About the Position: You will perform contract change orders and claim evaluation work. Work requires knowledge of the construction, operation and limitation of engineering systems, structures, materials and devices.

Duties

Prepare design revisions to plans, specifications and cost estimates. Independently evaluates those prepared by others (i.e., A-Rs, project engineers, mechanical/electrical specialists, suppliers solutions). Change orders assigned are for a variety of projects requiring considerable adaptation of precedents or designs of features for which precedents are not directly applicable. Collect data needed to determine design direction considering such aspects as user satisfaction, functional feasibility, impact on contractors resources and operations, and assuring costs are kept to a minimum while still achieving objectives. Act as "project manager" for the change order, responsible for evaluating its design feasibility and cost effectiveness; conducting coordination with project personnel. Negotiate differences in scope, direction of change, and costs of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc., at issue with the contractor. Review contractors proposals and/or user requests for additions, deletions, modifications, or other contract changes. Prepare construction cost estimates, computing quantity take-offs and estimates of work involved in the various features of the work being modified. Prepare documentation of contract modifications and negotiations, assuring that content, form, and procedures are in accordance with District policy. Conduct analyses of construction contract claims involving disputes on contract interpretations, government-caused delays, differing site conditions, constructive suspension, acceleration, and other impact and labor-inefficiency claims. At the GS-09 grade level, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-0802-11. The duties are described at the GS-11 level

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet one of theexperience 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. GS-11 One year of specialized experience which includes providing contract administration for construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). GS-10 One year of specialized experience which includes conducting contract negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-09 One year of specialized experience which includes preparing Quality Assurance (QA) and safety reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RI-W07502 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO DO NOT MAIL Sacramento, CA 95814 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk