ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL).

US Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans is seeking a contract specialist to assist in monitoring progress to award Architect-Engineer contracts and to review contractor invoices for reasonableness. You will advise the selection board on qualifications and help ensure contractor acceptability while coordinating with the Contracting Division and district staff.

The role requires the ability to revise schedules to handle unplanned situations and to provide technical guidance on work methods and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including: reviewing invoices for reasonableness and providing data to contractors.
• Experience in administering contract operations and ensuring proposed work methods meet requirements.
• Proven ability to work in a team and coordinate with multiple divisions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring progress to award Architect-Engineer contracts.
• Reviews Contractors' invoices and vouchers for reasonableness before approval.
• Advises selection board on company qualifications and makes recommendations on Contractor acceptability.
• Revises work schedules and assignments to accommodate unplanned situations.
• Participates in the selection of Architect-Engineer contractors.
• Provides technical guidance and instructions on work methods, requirements, and procedures.
• Participates in scope of work meetings with Contractors Representatives to discuss work requirements.
• Coordinates extensively with Contracting Division and other district elements on matters pertaining to A-E contracting.

Skills

Contract administration

Invoices review

Teamwork

Communications

Tools

Contracting tools

Job description

Duties

• Assists in monitoring progress to award Architect-Engineer, A-E contracts.


• Reviews Contractors' invoices and vouchers for reasonableness before approval.


• Advises selection board on company qualifications and makes recommendations on Contractor acceptability.


• Revises work schedules and assignments to accommodate unplanned situations


• Participates in the selection of Architect-Engineer contractors.


• Provides technical guidance and instructions on work methods, requirements, and procedures


• Participates in scope of work meetings with the Contractors Representatives to discuss work requirements.


• Coordinates extensively with Contracting Division and other district elements on matters pertaining to A-E contracting.

Requirements

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


• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state -issued driver's license.


• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.


• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY NOT BE authorized


• See other requirements below.

Conditions of employment

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


• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state -issued driver's license.


• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.


• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY NOT BE authorized


• See other requirements below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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

Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing invoices for reasonableness; AND 2) Providing information/data to contractors; AND 3) working in a team environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Specialized Experience for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) providing technical support in administrating contract operations; 2) Reviewing contractors proposals to ensure that cost estimates are reasonable; and 3) Ensuring proposed work methods and procedures are sound. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Ensuring designs fit field conditions and comply with performance-based contract requirements on civil work projects; AND 2) Making specific recommendations to the Contracting Officer on any changes affecting contracts; AND 3) Reviews contractor's performance to ensure that all work is in compliance with contract provisions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Qualification Requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.


• 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.


• 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


• This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure 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.


• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.

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.

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.

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.