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Summary About the Position: This is an Interdisciplinary position which may be filled by any of the following series: Architect (0808), Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830), and Electrical Engineer (0850). You will serve as a Project Engineer or Architect performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities for the enforcement of contract requirements for all assigned contracts. Responsibilities Utilize all available resources to maintain progress and ensure safe, high quality, and timely completionof construction projects. Investigate the need for contract change orders including consultations with the designer for design changes. Receive and check for contract compliance of technical submittals from the contractor such as shop drawings. Coordinate with customers, contractors, designers, Quality Assurance and District personnel in order to determine appropriate changes necessary to the contracts. Coordinate office and field engineering construction, and inspection activities through a staff of engineering and/or technical employees. Support the Area and Resident Engineer in regards to workload and budget planning for the monitoring of S and A expenditures. May establish performance standards and make evaluations if designated by the Resident Engineer. Ensure review of safety precautions exercised by contractors and suggest remedial measurements as required. Assure that all construction is accomplished in accordance with proper quality control and assurance procedures. Review Quality Assurance report, spot-checks contractor quality control reports, and test results for compliance/accuracy. Request proposals, estimates, and negotiates with contractors to make recommendations to the Contracting Officer and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Coordinate Architect-Engineer review of technical submittals where such contracts exist. Discuss details of construction with contractor personnel, recommend changes to the contracts, and coordinate the authorizations with the ACO. Advise others in the performance of actions for resolving change orders, claims, differing site conditions, contract delays, and value engineering change proposals Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document. Basic Requirements for Engineers: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirements of Architect: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Assist with reviewing project plans and specifications applicable to assigned job prior to contract advertisement, (2) Review and recommend appropriate action to supervisor concerning contract layout drawings prior to award, (3) Assist with monitoring inspection of construction operations for compliance with plans and certifications, (4) Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for contracts and/or modifications and/or (5) Assist with monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with the safety standards on assigned projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level which includes: (1) Reviewing project plans and specifications applicable to assigned job prior to contract advertisement, (2) Reviewing and recommend appropriate action to supervisor concerning contract layout drawings, (3) Monitoring inspection of construction operations for compliance with plans and certifications, and (4) Investigating need for contract change orders and make recommendations to supervisor. 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 in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) ENGINEERS AND SCIENTIST Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.