Civil Engineer

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

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• Serves as Project Engineer and Contract Officer Representative (COR), responsible for enforcing contract requirements, managing project progress, and ensuring high-quality, timely construction completion.
• Directs and coordinates non-COR personnel in construction surveillance, establishing performance standards, evaluations, and providing technical or administrative guidance.
• Ensures all construction meets quality control and assurance procedures, plans, and specifications, conducting inspections and directing corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Reviews contractor technical submittals, such as shop drawings and test results, to ensure compliance with contracts, and OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH safety requirements.
• Investigates the need for contract change orders, prepares independent estimates, and conducts negotiations with contractors for contract modifications.
• Reviews plans for constructability, coordinates schedules with contractors, and chairs stakeholder meetings to resolve issues and report project status.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position may travel up to 10% of the duty time.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement.

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 RequirementMinimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET.

Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing and enforcing contract requirements, performing construction quality assurance, reviewing contractor technical submittals to ensure alignment with contract terms and regulatory safety standards, and reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to evaluate constructability, resolve scheduling conflicts, or coordinate requirement among stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-11 or equivalent) position in the federal service.

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

• This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• 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.

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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

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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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.