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Where would I be working?Western Area Power Administration, Rocky Mountain Region, Maintenance, Engineering and Construction (J5600)Find out more about living conditions at thisduty station.
Major Duties
The Supervisory Civil Engineer in the Office Engineering group for the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) Engineering and Construction Office, serves as Office Engineer and technical expert responsible for in-house and contractor designs and surveys; cost estimates; specification preparation; and contract administration functions for construction contracts for the Construction Program. This position provides leadership with program planning and direction, project management, preconstruction and design engineering, office and field engineering, contract management, quality assurance, safety, and environmental compliance.
Qualifications
You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
GS-13 -Experience which demonstrates engineering knowledge and techniques of design, construction and inspection particularly as they relate to the construction of a high voltage power system (specifically transmission lines and substations rated 115-kV and above) in an effort to manage the regional construction inspection program.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Knowledge of construction techniques and practices associated with high voltage power systems and other related facilities.
Ability to clearly communicate technical direction and guidance to staff for project assignments.
Knowledge of the Federal contracting necessary to participate in the administration of contracts, and to receive certification as Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Knowledge of construction practices, policies, and methods involved in construction of power system facilities in order to coordinate construction, inspection, and testing activities.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, technical engineering (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical) methods, techniques, procedures and practices in any of the above disciplines. "Experience" refers to paidandunpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,includingvolunteer experience.Time-in-Grade:Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirementsby the closing dateof this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Pay Range
$115,403.00 - $139,010.00