About the Position: You will function as an Engineering Technician (Civil) with the Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Planning, Programs & Support Management, Technical Support Branch located in Sault Ste Marie, MI.

Duties

Reviews and analyzes contract modifications or supplemental agreements. Advises the supervisor concerning field changes, contract modifications and/or construction problems. Monitors receipt of and ensures proper distribution of contractual documents. Maintains records of and ensures prompt review and return of contractual submittals. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates claims submitted by contractors under construction contracts. Reviews plans and specifications. Reviews change orders. Prepares various reports and obtains data for and prepares and/or processes periodic construction progress reports. Oversees and maintains project database using the USACE RMS. Research of job records to include correspondence, shop drawings or material approved, inspector's logs, correspondence with sponsoring agency and pre-award negotiations records, and payment records.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) 25% of the duty time.
• This position requires incumbent to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• Duties include walking, bending, climbing, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar movement, and climbing ladders and stairs as well as carry moderately heavy sampling equipment from transport vehicles to sampling areas.
• Pre-employment physical authorized.

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) 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. GS-11S PECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year specialized experience reviewing plans and specifications, contract modification and transfer documents to determine feasibility and adaptability; reviewing documentation for conformance to Contract requirements; supporting the preparation of periodic construction progress reports; assisting in maintenance of a project management or construction administration project database and other construction engineering considerations. Work performance requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, costs, and safety practices and contractor quality control and quality assurance requirements. GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year reviewing of plans and specifications, change orders, contract modifications, findings of fact, claims, and transfer documents to determine feasibility and adaptability; verifying documentation for conformance to Contract requirements; preparing and/or processing periodic construction progress reports; maintenance of a project management or construction administration project database and other construction engineering considerations. Work performance requires technical skills and a broad knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, costs, and safety practices and contractor quality control and quality assurance requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementLeadershipReading 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-9 for the GS-11 position and GS-11 for the GS-12 position)..

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM07 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Detroit, MI 48231 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk