About the Position: You will function as a Interdisciplinary (Architect/Engineer) A/E Project Manger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, Engineering & Construction Division, located in Nashville, TN.

Duties

Coordinate with A/E and/or in-house engineering staff for the development of plans, specifications and related design documentation. Act as liaison for District elements or A-E firms contributing to formulation of projects. Participate in project planning and design development, and establishes or assists more senior Project Engineers with establishing requirements for project features. Review submittals and change order requests based on design considerations, and makes necessary field inspections during construction to insure compatibility with original design intent. Serve as the project POC (Point of Contact) for Quality Control/Quality Assurance issues and is responsible for following policies and procedures to ensure quality technical products. Assist Supervisor and Program Managers in the execution and management of the A/E Contracting and Value Engineering Programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Architect (0808 series) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Engineer (0810/0830/0850 series) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to the above Minimum Education Requirements, the experience listed below is also a requirement. Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in preparing plans and specifications, architectural and engineering (A-E) statements of work, and/or cost estimates. Gathering and interpreting information and data to assist in project designs and contract administration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in preparing plans and specifications, architectural and engineering (A&E) statements of work and/or cost estimates; reviewing various documents to ensure compliance with project objectives and standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Gathering, interpreting, and applying information and data to assist in project designs and contract administration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing plans and specifications, architectural and engineering (A&E) statements of work and/or cost estimates; reviewing various documents to ensure compliance with project objectives and standards, and applicable laws and regulations; updating contract documents, engineering drawings and documents to reflect changes in requirements; contract administration of service or construction contracts, researching, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating and carrying out difficult assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Knowledge ManagementOral CommunicationProject ManagementQuality Assurance 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-07: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05); GS-09: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07); GS-11: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09); To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement.

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 RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk