SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY, GS-13

US Army Corps of Engineers; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Dover, Delaware seeks a Resident Engineer to lead a diverse construction program, including civil works, military construction, and environmental remediation projects. You will supervise a multi-disciplinary field office, coordinate with designers and contractors, and ensure QA/QC, safety, and timely project delivery while complying with DoD DHA requirements.

Direct experience in project delivery, contract interpretation, and personnel management is essential for

Qualifications

• Direct experience managing complex construction projects and field office operations.
• Ability to supervise a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with stakeholders, designers, and contractors.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC programs, contract documents, and progress schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute diverse construction programs (civil, military, environmental remediation).
• Supervise multi-disciplinary field office staff and oversee resource planning and performance evaluations.
• Lead field management on the Project Delivery Team and coordinate with designers/contractors to resolve issues.
• Oversee QA program, review QC plans, and evaluate materials/workmanship for contract compliance.
• Perform final inspections and manage post-construction warranty activities.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Contract interpretation

Quality assurance

Education

Civil/Mechanical engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RMS

Job description

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Philadelphia District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Philadelphia District

Locations (City, State)

Dover AFB, DE

Position Overview/Duties

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. Veterans\' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

Duties

• Serve as Resident Engineer with overall responsibility for the management, coordination, and execution of a diverse construction program (including civil works, military construction, and environmental remediation projects).
• Supervise and directs a multi-disciplinary technical and administrative field office staff, performing the full range of personnel management, resource planning, and performance evaluation duties.
• Serve as the lead field manager on the Project Delivery Team, using the Resident Management System (RMS) to track progress and partner with stakeholders, designers, and contractors to resolve construction issues.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance (QA) program to ensure contract compliance, reviewing contractor Quality Control (QC) plans, checking technical submittals, and evaluating materials and workmanship.
• Conduct final inspections of completed projects, makes official recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of contractor work, and manages the post-construction warranty program.

Minimum Education Requirement: Basic Education Requirement for Civil Engineering Series 0810, Mechanical Engineering Series 0830: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Basic Education Requirement for Architecture Series 0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Requirements

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

One year of specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to manage, supervise, and administer complex construction projects and field office operations. Specialized experience includes: (1) directing construction management activities as a lead field manager or key project delivery team member for diverse construction projects (e.g., civil works, military construction, or environmental remediation); (2) overseeing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, including reviewing technical submittals, conducting complex inspections, and recommending final acceptance of work; (3) interpreting contract documents, analyzing progress schedules, and resolving technical engineering and construction conflicts to prevent project delays; and/or (4) supervising or leading a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating resources, and facilitating communications between contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Other Conditions And Requirements

This section contains required statements and conditions that apply to applicants, including background investigations, citizenship requirements, and travel expectations.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required
• A supervisory probationary period may be required
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver\'s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 10% of the time.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• Requires obtaining and maintaining a Contracting Officers warrant to be an Administration Contracting Officer (ACO) or as an Authorized Representative of the Contracting Office (COR) within 24 months of entrance to position.
• May require completion of government-provided 40 initial and an 8-hour refresher OSHA training for working on hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) sites.
• Must complete DAU courses to obtain Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) within 24 months of entrance into position.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Professional Engineer registration or Registered Architect License within 24 months of entrance to position.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.

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.