This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Provides District Wide Construction support for the Resident Management System, a construction management system for managing Corps projects. Resolves engineering and construction issues centering on contract management ensuring program is consistent with implementation plan.

Duties

Serves as a District Wide Construction support for the Resident Management System, a construction management system designed for managing Corps projects. Responsible as a District Wide Resource for support for answering contractors on the construction quality control system (QCS), training and supporting the set-up of QCS on each new construction contract. Inputs appropriate construction and contract data into various computer databases and Area Office web page. Represents the Office Engineering Unit in pre-construction meetings with the contractor and Resident Office personnel. Prepares or revises final government estimates for contract modifications executed at the Resident Office. Maintains accurate status of all pending Contract Change Orders in the Resident Management System, and maintains frequent liaison with Project Managers and Program Analysts at the District office for each project/contract. Conducts periodic inspection of construction sites to perform field-engineering functions associated with contract administration, e.g., inspects materials to validate invoices for payment, conducts labor interviews, and verifies cost estimates. Verifies that contract close-out requirements have been met.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying a wide range of engineering methods, principles, and techniques to analyze data from a variety of sources; 2) applying standardized analytical and evaluative methods to advise on recurring issues related to construction project schedules; and 3) utilizing project management software to prioritize, manage and evaluate projects, programs and portfolios. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) utilizing automated construction system such as the Resident Management System (RMS) and Quality Control System (QCS); 2) applying engineering standards, regulations and procedures to complete work assignments, investigate difficulties encountered in field and office, and recommend solutions; and 3) providing contract management support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1)assisting in conducting analysis of complex functions and work processes to provide oversight of construction contracts and ensure efficient construction operations; 2) providing technical support to area offices in the set up and use of automated construction systems such as the Resident Management System (RMS) and Quality Control System (QCS); and 3) assisting with procurement support related to contract management for technical or administrate changes to contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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 RM-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Anchorage, AK 99506 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk