About the Position: This Interdisciplinary GS-12 position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Engineering and Construction Division Rio Grande Area with a duty station location of Corpus Christi, TX. This duty station location has an approved special pay rate table 0801 for the following series, 0810,083, 0850, with a salary range of $96,773 to $125,801.

Duties

Oversight of contract construction and administration of various facilities within the area of responsibility of the Area Office. Provide leadership, guidance, advice and assistance and will organize, assign, and control the work of a team typically consisting of three or more engineers and/or construction quality assurance personnel. Study and recommends changes in design and/or construction to suit existing field conditions. Discuss proposed operations to ensure that operation plans are in accordance with approved construction practices. Render technical interpretations of plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires overnight travel. Trips are usually not longer than 2-3 nights duration and would not exceed 10% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Architecture Series: Architecture Series 0808 Basic Requirement for Professional Engineering Series, 0801, 0810, 0830, 0850: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the one of the Basic Requirements above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following duties related to civil and/or military construction projects: 1) Review contract plans for statutory regulation compliancy. AND/OR 2) Analyze modifications to contract plans and specifications; AND/OR 3) Process contract modifications, claims, and cost estimates associated with construction and supporting activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionLeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingReading Comprehension Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RK-W07602 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk