Interdisciplinary

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation About the Position: This position functions as a subject matter expert in the field of Construction Engineering for the Pacific Ocean Division under the supervision of the Chief, Engineering & Construction Division who assigns incumbent a wide latitude of responsibility for the establishment and accomplishment of objectives based on broad policy guidelines issued by the Division Commander and the Chief of Engineers Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as the senior construction engineer with full technical responsibility for quality assurance of the large and diversified Military, Civil Works and Host Nation construction programs for Pacific Ocean Division (POD). Provides programmatic, policy and oversight of District Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs for construction activities. Serves as the POD Design and Construction Evaluation (DCE) program manager. Serves as the POD Supervision and Administration (S&A) account manager. Provides policy and guidance to Districts on the use of the construction management system. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Temporary duty (TDY) travel is approximately 30%. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for General Engineer or Civil Engineer https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf OR Basic Requirement for Architect https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) responsible for engineering functions required for a construction program which consists of design, procurement, and construction of large-scale projects; 2) coordinate and conduct quality assurance for engineering design and construction projects; and 3) provide technical advice in developing and executing policies, procedures, and criteria of design and construction for civil and/or military facility programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-13. Selective Placement Factor: Professional registration as a licensed Professional Architect or Professional Engineer is required for this position. A current registration MUST be uploaded with your application package. 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/ Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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