Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-11/12 (58493)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Grand Rivers (KY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in Grand Rivers, KY, seeks a permanent construction manager to administer field-office projects, oversee vertical and civil construction, and ensure contract compliance. The role involves issuing RFQs, negotiating changes, preparing estimates, reviewing submittals, and enforcing safety standards.

Qualifications include specialized experience in construction management, QA inspections, and coordinating between field and office staff.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coordinating or monitoring office staff or contractor personnel in construction management activities.
• Ability to review plans and specs to verify compliance and perform QA inspections.
• Experience preparing cost estimates for contracts or change orders and communicating with field/office teams.

Aufgaben

• Administers and manages construction projects at a field office, including contract modifications and QA oversight.
• Performs contract administration tasks such as RFQs, negotiations, estimates, and submittal reviews.
• Conducts QA inspections, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and resolves deficiencies.

Kenntnisse

Construction management

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Jobbeschreibung

USACE Organization

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

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Grand Rivers, KY

Position Overview/Duties

• Administers and manages construction projects at a field office, including contract modifications, quality assurance, and oversight of vertical and civil construction, rehabilitation, and renovation projects (e.g., dams, flood protection, hydropower, and environmental restoration).
• Performs contract administration functions such as issuing requests for proposals, negotiating contract changes, preparing government estimates, reviewing contractor submittals, and ensuring all contract documentation and close-out requirements are met.
• Conducts quality assurance activities by reviewing plans and specifications, participating in constructability reviews, supervising inspection of work in progress, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and coordinating resolution of deficiencies.
• Enforces safety standards by reviewing contractor safety plans, inspecting safety precautions, conducting safety meetings, and implementing work stoppages when significant violations occur.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to Resident Office staff, contractors, and other stakeholders, acting as a consultant on complex construction issues and serving as a liaison between field and engineering divisions.

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

Experience Requirement

• For GS-11 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting with the coordination or monitoring of office staff or contractor personnel in construction management activities; reviewing standard plans and specifications to verify compliance; conducting quality assurance inspections or monitoring project quality on construction sites; gathering field data and assisting in the preparation of cost estimates for contracts or change orders; and coordinating technical information between field/office staff and engineering personnel on routine project requirements.
• For GS-12 -One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing, advising, and/or coordinating office staff or contract employees of construction management services, interpreting plans and specifications, ensuring quality of construction projects, gathering data and preparing estimates for contracts and/or change of orders, providing technical advice between office staff and Engineers that may require major design review or assistance.
• 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.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Conditions Of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10 % of the time.
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license to perform the duties.

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.
• 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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT 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 ENTER TM, WMA, OR HRSA.
• May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

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.