General Engineer

National Cemetery Administration

Lakewood (CO)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 154,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration located in Lakewood, Colorado, invites applications for a General Engineer (GS-13) to lead engineering analysis, design, and preparation of complete plans for new cemetery projects. The position emphasizes compliance with safety and environmental codes and coordination with VA offices and cemetery staff.

The incumbent will oversee complex construction projects, supervise cross-functional staff, and ensure timely completion of design phases.

Qualifications

Engineering degree required; education must be accredited by accrediting institution recognized by U.S. Department of Education.
If using foreign education, submit Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

Work with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, and CND staff to provide professional engineering expertise for Non-Recurring Maintenance/Maintenance & Repair projects.
Ensure compliance with local, county, state, and Federal codes in CND projects.
Provide guidance to program officials in VA Central Office and NCA for national cemetery design and construction.
Develop and prepare complete plans and specifications for new engineering projects within the CND; oversee design phases of complex construction and repair projects.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the NCA Continental District Office in Lakewood, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent works with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, National Cemetery Administration Central Office Project Managers, Cemetery Directors and CND office staff. The assigned Engineer will also provide needed professional engineering expertise in additional areas. This includes, for example, special studies, cost-comparisons, landscape plans, and other Non-Recurring Maintenance/Maintenance & Repair programs projects.

In accomplishing the above, the incumbent must be constantly alert to various local, county, state, and Federal, building, safety, fire, and environmental codes throughout the CND.

Beyond the engineer duties associated directly with CND construction projects, the duties of the incumbent are also to provide guidance and support to appropriate program officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) and all the National Cemetery Administration for national cemetery design and construction.

Serves as a General Project Engineer who is responsible for the engineering analysis, development, design and the preparation of complete plans and specifications for new engineering projects within the CND. In this capacity he/she is responsible for assisting the Supervisory General Engineer in the oversight of CND construction projects. Assignments include all engineering design phases of complex construction, expansion, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects.

He/she is independently responsible and held accountable for determining necessary action in the development and completion of design projects, coordination of project staff that may include non-VA architects, engineers, and technicians. The incumbent must possess extensive knowledge of general engineering and how to appropriately apply that knowledge to special problems encountered in national cemeteries with specific knowledge of geographic concerns relevant to the CND.

Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. or after-hours when necessary to meet the needs of the agency. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Available Position Description Title/PD#:General Engineer/PD1645569 GS-GS-13.The full performance level of this position is GS-13. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level. A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify the Engineering Degree requirement. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).

Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $118675 – $154280/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.