Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Provide District Wide Construction support for the Resident Management System, a construction management system for managing Corps projects. Resolve engineering and construction issues centering on contract management ensuring program is consistent with implementation plan. Responsibilities At the full performance you will: Serve as a District Wide Construction support for the Resident Management System, a construction management system designed for managing Corps projects. Serve as a District Wide Resource for support for answering contractors on the construction quality control system (QCS), training and supporting the set-up of QCS on each new construction contract. Input appropriate construction and contract data into various computer databases and Area Office web page. Represent the Office Engineering Unit in pre-construction meetings with the contractor and Resident Office personnel. Prepare or revise final government estimates for contract modifications executed at the Resident Office. Maintain accurate status of all pending Contract Change Orders in the Resident Management System, and maintains frequent liaison with Project Managers and Program Analysts at the District office for each project/contract. Conduct periodic inspection of construction sites to perform field-engineering functions associated with contract administration, e.g., inspects materials to validate invoices for payment, conducts labor interviews, and verifies cost estimates. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting senior staff with data collection, basic system support for RMS/QCS, and participating in routine inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, engineering technology, or construction management, or related field of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience performing routine engineering technician tasks, such as assisting with construction project data collection, supporting contract management systems (e.g., RMS/QCS), and preparing basic engineering reports under supervision. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, engineering technology, or construction management, or related field of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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 first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying a wide range of engineering methods, principles, and techniques to analyze data from a variety of sources; applying standardized analytical and evaluative methods to advise on recurring issues related to construction project schedules; and utilizing project management software to prioritize, manage and evaluate projects, programs and portfolios. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Engineering, Architect. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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 first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-10 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated construction system such as the Resident Management System (RMS) and Quality Control System (QCS); applying engineering standards, regulations and procedures to complete work assignments, investigate difficulties encountered in field and office, and recommend solutions; and providing contract management support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in conducting analysis of complex functions and work processes to provide oversight of construction contracts and ensure efficient construction operations; providing technical support to area offices in the set up and use of automated construction systems such as the Resident Management System (RMS) and Quality Control System (QCS); and assisting with procurement support related to contract management for technical or administrate changes to contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-10/11 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 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. 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 Scientists (Resource and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. 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. Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights are applicable in many circumstances. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.