Administrative Contracting Officer (Interdisciplinary Engineer), GS-08XX-14 (23995)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Joliet (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Detroit District, seeks a Supervisory Engineer in Joliet, IL to serve as Resident Engineer and Administrative Contracting Officer. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on civil works projects such as locks, dredging, and shoreline protection, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with sponsors and officials, and oversee field operations with a focus on safety, compliance, and effective

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• FE exam or engineering licensure demonstrates professional qualification.
• Experience in supervising engineers and contract management is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee civil, mechanical, electrical and environmental components of construction programs.
• Supervise a staff of engineers and construction representatives; ensure quality and schedule compliance.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and contract modifications; liaise with sponsors and officials.

Conocimientos

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Decision-Making

Oral Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

FE exam or engineering licensure

Descripción del empleo

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District

Locations (City, State)

Joliet, IL

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Serves as Resident Engineer and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

POSITION: Supervisory Engineer (Interdisciplinary Engineer-0810/0830/0850)

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• The work is generally related to civil works construction, which includes lock construction, dredging, shoreline protection, building construction or renovation, and tunneling.
• Serves as a national engineering subject matter expert for new lock construction.
• Maintains public relations in area and region involved and serves as a District Representative in contacts with local sponsor; city; county, and state officials; local businessmen; etc.
• Supervise and lead professional engineers and construction representatives exercising wide scope monitoring, inspection, control of civil, mechanical, electrical and environmental components for the construction program.
• Supervises a subordinate staff of one or more GS-13 Supervisory Engineers with their subordinate supporting engineers, quality assurance representatives, administrative and all other assigned personnel responsible for mega Project delivery.
• Responsible for management of positions and pay and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
• Exercise delegated responsibility for ensuring the timely and satisfactory accomplishment of construction contracts, including numerous modifications to original contracts which involve on-the-spot decisions and instructions to contractors.
• Provides necessary information for establishing the Resident Office annual budget and training needs.
• Responsible for ordering, safeguarding, and proper care and maintenance of government property ( office, radio, surveying, and construction equipment and vehicles) and preparing reports concerning loss, damage, repair, maintenance, and/or return.

Other Conditions and Requirements

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens

Applicant Qualifications

• Basic Requirement ( Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

• Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

• Written Test- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
• Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
• Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
• In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
• Experience Requirement: Serving as Procuring Contracting Officer or Administrative Contracting Officer on U.S. Government construction contracts of moderate to significant risk and complexity; developing and administering modifications to U.S. Government construction contracts; monitoring and inspection of civil, mechanical, electrical and environmental components of a construction program; coordinating with contractors to maintain contract schedules and quality control; and analyzing construction issues and interpreting requirements of contract plans and specifications for project engineers and contractor representatives; and executing the full function of supervising subordinates to include performance, training, and disciplinary actions.
• This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Competencies needed for the position:
• Civil Engineering
• Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Oral Communication
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Mobility Agreement will be required.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• Position requires a Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's license and be fully qualified to operate government owned vehicles.
• Must be able to work at remote outdoor project sites, having sufficient mobility to traverse projects, climb ladders, walk on stone breakwaters or similar structures, and work on rough terrain.
• Work involves various weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, with appropriate clothing and protective equipment, for extended periods of time.
• Requires travel by boat, air (fixed wing or helicopter), or rail.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
• Must be able to work overtime(after hours or weekends); work nights or weekends.
• Assist emergency operation on natural or man-made disasters within the district boundaries. Work could include being in the field as part of a flood team or manning the emergency operation center in the district.
• Requires an active warrant as Administrative Contracting Officer in a Department of Defense (DoD) agency and full certification as a Contracting Professional in the DoD's Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification program.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• 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.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Phillip Ross.

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please 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 General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: 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.