Interdisciplinary Engineer – GS-0810/830/850-12 (16718)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Grand Rivers (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Direct hire DHA

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers (Nashville District) seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) at Grand Rivers, KY, serving as a Senior Project Engineer and COR for civil works projects. The role enforces contract requirements and administers construction, renovation, and engineering design modifications.

The position includes managing contract changes, preparing NEC/PNO and PNMs, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, quality plans, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience managing professional engineering projects by applying standard Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering practices to oversee construction and renovation activities.
• Reviewing technical design drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with established contract specifications and quality standards.
• Drafting technical documentation for contract modifications, change orders, and independent government estimates to support formal negotiations conducted by the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the need for contract change orders and make recommendations to the Administrative Contracting Officer based on on-site conditions.
• Prepare documentation for Necessity for Change, Pre-Negotiation Objectives, and Price Negotiation Memorandums to establish price agreements and process modifications for contracting officer signature.
• Assure construction compliance with quality control procedures, governing plans, and engineering specifications.
• Review safety precautions exercised by contractors and recommend remedial measures to ensure regulatory health and safety compliance.
• Review technical submittals (shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, test results) for conformity with contract specs and standards.
• Evaluate proposed contractor procedures to ensure alignment with OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH requirements where hazardous materials are present.
• Analyze project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine constructability and anticipate field difficulties.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, designers, and using agencies to resolve differences and ensure timely progression.

Job description

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

Serves as a Senior Project Engineer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for enforcing contract requirements and administering construction, renovation, and engineering design modifications for civil works projects.

• POSITION: Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer), GS-0810/0830/0850-12
• PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
• Investigate the need for contract change orders to make recommendations to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) based on on-site conditions.
• Prepare documentation for Necessity for Change, Pre-Negotiation Objectives, and Price Negotiation Memorandums to establish price agreements and process modifications for contracting officer signature.
• Assure construction compliance with proper quality control procedures, governing plans, and engineering specifications.
• Review safety precautions exercised by contractors to recommend remedial measures and ensure compliance with regulatory health and safety guidelines.
• Review technical submittals (such as shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, and test results) to verify compliance with contract specifications and engineering standards.
• Evaluate proposed contractor procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory agency requirements including OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH when hazardous materials are present.
• Analyze project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine constructability and anticipate field implementation difficulties.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, designers, and using agencies to resolve differences of opinion and ensure timely project progression.

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.): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
• Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes managing professional engineering projects by applying standard Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering practices to oversee construction and renovation activities; reviewing technical design drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with established contract specifications and quality standards; and drafting technical documentation for contract modifications, change orders, and independent government estimates to support formal negotiations conducted by the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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 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 JoAnne M. Griffin

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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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.