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US Army Corps of Engineers; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Advanced in-hire program

Advanced Leave Accrual

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Michigan seeks a supervisory engineering/contracting professional to lead construction projects from planning through completion.

You will coordinate schedules with engineers, scientists, and contractor representatives to keep milestones realistic and costs in check, while representing the Contracting Officer in negotiations on changes and problems. You will plan inspections, enforce safety rules across multiple trades, and manage performance, leave approvals, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level, supervising construction engineers, technicians, inspectors, and staff.
• Review contractor shop drawings and ensure conformance with plans and specs.
• Promote safety in construction and perform quality assurance inspections.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct construction phases to meet plans, specs, and cost targets.
• Coordinate schedules with engineers, scientists, and contractors to ensure milestones are realistic.
• Represent the Contracting Officer in negotiations on changes and construction problems.
• Plan and coordinate inspection activities to meet contract requirements.
• Know and enforce safety rules across construction, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, asbestos abatement and related areas.
• Set and adjust priorities, approve leave, and evaluate subordinates' performance.
• Interview candidates and recommend selection or reassignment.

Skills

Contracting/Procurement

Engineering and Technology

Project Management

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Duties

• You will plan, coordinate, and direct the accomplishment of the various phases of construction, ensuring the intent of the plans and specifications are met, and construction is accomplished as economically and as quickly as possible.
• You will work with engineers, scientists, and contractor representatives in the development and review of construction progress schedules to ensure that they are substantially reasonable and adequate.
• You will represent the Contracting Officer in negotiations with contractors concerning changes in construction, difficult engineering, and construction problems.
• You will plan and coordinate inspection activities to meet the requirements of the contract.
• You will be required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations including construction, electrical and communications, mechanical, HVAC, asbestos abatement and occupation requirements.
• You will assure that production and accuracy requirements are met, approve leave, recommend performance standards and ratings, plan work to be accomplished by subordinates and set and adjust priorities.
• You will also establish performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates, interview candidates for positions and recommend selection, promotion or reassignment.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• NOTE: Ability to acquire training and accomplish all other requirements for being issued an Administrative Contracting Officer warrant within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic 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

Education Requirements

Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800:

Experience Requirement

One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing as a Supervisor/Manager of construction engineers, technicians, inspectors, and staff, or as Senior Project Engineer and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Owner's Representative on construction contracts of medium to high complexity; Reviewing contractor shop drawings and special engineering for conformance to the applicable plans and specifications; Promoting safety in construction operations performing quality assurance inspections of contract work; Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and with program guidance required for the position. (GS-12)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Contracting/Procurement
• Engineering and Technology
• Project Management

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

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(n) 18 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is in the best interest of the government:
• Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only)
• Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 Years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may not be made permanent.

If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.

This position is obligated to another employee. When a position is obligated to an employee it means that he/she has an entitlement to return to that position. During the obligation period, the position will be filled by temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or temporary change to lower grade. If you are selected, you will be required to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and understand that you may be returned to your permanent position or displaced under reduction in force procedures at any time.

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.