PDF versionJob Summary
This is an Interdisciplinary, GS-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Engineering and Construction Division.
Major Duties
- Coordinate the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental restoration of military and civil works projects of substantial scope and complexity.
- Make periodic visits to various projects within the areas for the purpose of investigation progress of work and construction methods used.
- Identify construction contract administration deficiencies during site visits.
- Coordinate directly with the area engineer/resident engineer in order to assist in the resolution of controversial construction problems and provide alternate solutions when appropriate.
- Identify controversies with contractors or using agencies and advises area engineer/resident on applicable policies and construction practices.
- Review and analyze requests for modifications to contracts made by higher authority, using agencies, field offices, contractors, or others having an interest in the work.
- Plan, coordinate, and review the preparation of construction contract modifications.
- Check revised plans and specifications to assure completeness of detail, clarity of design intent, and conformance to sound Government and construction industry practices.
- Assist in negotiations with the contractors where requested by the field office and, in some instances, leads the negotiations in difficult or controversial change orders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact to consult with technical, legal, and the Contracting Officer to resolve design conflicts, clarifications, administrative and construction problems during construction.
Qualifications
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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for Engineer: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfBasic Requirement for Architect: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/Basic Requirement for Landscape Engineer: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Coordinate the planning, design and construction for varies projects. AND 2) Review modifications to contract plans and specifications. AND 3) Discuss modification to contract plans and specifications with all parties. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Building and ConstructionOral CommunicationProject 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-11).
Pay Range
$80,103.00 - $104,138.00