Supervisory Engineer, GS-08XX-13 (57557)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Ansbach; Vor Ort; EUR 78.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A federal engineering agency seeks a Resident Engineer in Ansbach, Germany. This role entails overseeing management and execution of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractor specifications, and supervising a team of up to 12. A bachelor's degree in engineering, followed by one year of specialized experience, is required. Candidates must also potentially hold a Professional Engineer license. Competitive compensation is offered together with opportunities for career progression.

Leistungen

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Travel opportunities up to 25%

Potential for situational telework

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with ABET accreditation preferred.
• One year of specialized experience managing construction projects.
• Professional Engineer license is highly desired.

Aufgaben

• Manage construction projects ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Supervise 5–12 employees in project management and surveillance.
• Prepare reports related to field construction activities.

Kenntnisse

Construction project management

Contract administration

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Quality control

Technical interpretation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Salary: $90,925 to $118,204 per year

Pay Scale & Grade: GS-13

Location: Ansbach, Germany; Baumholder, Germany

Remote Job: No

Telework Eligible: Situational/Unscheduled Telework only

Work Schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: up to 25%

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Incentives are not authorized.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-time

Service: Competitive

Promotion Potential: 13

Supervisory Status: Yes

Security Clearance: Secret

Drug Test: Not required

Financial Disclosure: Yes

Position Summary

Assigned as Resident Engineer or Chief of a significant Project Office, responsible for the administration and management of construction work assigned. Ensures timely and economical execution; proper quality and quantity of materials, equipment, and workmanship; adequacy of contractors' methods and operations; and that all work is carried out in accordance with plans and specifications. Work is performed by direct contract, troop construction, or indirect contracts through the Host Nation. Acts as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) with specific authorized delegations.

Duties

• Supervises the work of approximately 5–12 subordinate employees engaged in the overall management and surveillance of assigned construction projects. Plans and assigns work, establishing priorities and deadlines, considering the relative difficulty of the work and capabilities of employees.
• Lead Resident Office in contract administration and supervision of an interdisciplinary team. Represent the organization at a variety of meetings, reviews, and conferences on large interdisciplinary projects.
• Interpret contract specifications pertaining to construction phase to determine whether construction meets contract requirements.
• Ensure contractor compliance with contract schedules, plans, specifications, and submittals to avoid delays in construction. Evaluate contractor quality control systems to ensure compliance with building code regulations.
• Prepare various reports and correspondence such as progress payments, contract modification, delays in construction, etc., as related to field construction activities.
• Conduct review of plans for conformance to Department of Defense standards, project criteria, and safety codes.

Other Conditions And Requirements

• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a SECRET security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. You must meet position requirements for Foundational career level certification in Contracting within 3 years of entrance on duty.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 United States or its possessions to operate motor vehicles.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position may require the incumbent to be appointed Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) with approval authority to execute contract modifications within 24 months.
• A current Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license is highly desired and preferred.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• TDY ranges from 5 to 25% depending on the specific assignment in the job announcement.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• May be required to obtain COR (Contract Officer Representative) certification within 6 months.
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible. Please add it to your resume file or upload to your Talent Marketplace profile as a separate document.
• Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. A hiring panel will review application packages, select the highest-ranked candidates for interviews and reference checks, and recommend selected applicants to the hiring manager for final selections.

Additional Information

• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space available and reimbursable basis only.
• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.
• For positions in a foreign country, that country’s laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
• This is an Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.
• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
• Multiple positions may be filled with this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Other 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 Requirements

For Engineers: Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:

• lead to a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; OR
• include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas: statics, dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics, hydraulics; thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; properties of materials; or other equivalent areas.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnishes (1) thorough knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) good understanding of the engineering sciences and techniques. Qualifying options include professional registration, FE exam, coursework, or related curriculum as described.

Basic Requirements for Architect and Landscape Architect follow as described in the source material with equivalent formatting.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: coordinating all phases of construction from reconstruction to final closeout; preparing documents and negotiating with contractors to issue construction modifications; obtaining compliance with plans and specifications; and providing technical interpretations of contract plans and specifications. This definition is typical of work at the next lower grade (GS-12).

A current Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license is highly desired and preferred.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors. For more information, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity: https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.