About the Position: Exercises initiative, resourcefulness, and sound engineering judgment as a technical expert and advisor regarding all low-voltage electrical features on construction projects under the jurisdiction of Construction Division.

Duties

Field Support Problem Solving Biddability, Constructability, Operability (BCO) Review Shop Drawing Review Field Inspections Claim Evaluation, Estimating, Negotiating Composes correspondence, memoranda and reports in connection with construction support responsibilities Provides formal and informal training of field personnel Acts as a technical consultant in cases of contract interpretation disputes

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 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. For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes four (4) or more of the following; (1) reviewing contract plans and specifications to analyze low-voltage electrical feature details from both design and construction viewpoints, (2) providing advice and assistance to key personnel on electrical features of military and civil works construction projects, (3) providing administrative and technical support, (4) performing electrical and related field inspections of construction activities, (5) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes five (5) or more of the following; (1) reviewing contract plans and specifications to analyze low-voltage electrical feature details from both design and construction viewpoints, (2) providing advice and assistance to key personnel on electrical features of military and civil works construction projects, (3) providing administrative and technical support, (4) performing electrical and related field inspections of construction activities, (5) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices, (6) preparing estimates for work to be performed, (7) negotiating contract pricing, materials, wage rates, etc. 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: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementElectrical EngineeringTechnical CompetenceTechnical Reviews Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-11: 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-10). Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-12: 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk