Summary About the Position: This position requires the application of a broad range of technical disciplines, including architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, surveying, and mapping, as well as administrative/management functions such as funds control, design cost estimating, contract analysis, contract negotiation, contract administration, and project scheduling and tracking. Responsibilities Acts as Project Engineer and ETL on one or more Architectural/Engineer (A/E) or in-house designed projects for construction, maintenance, alteration, repair, and for special projects or studies Assures that the overall project activities are properly scheduled, phased, and integrated. Participates in planning and design development. Establishes requirements for project features based on criteria obtained from other technical personnel involved in related design work, such as hydraulic engineers who set hydraulic guidelines, soils engineers designing embankment features, etc. Serves as Engineering and Construction Division coordinator for review of plans and specifications prepared by A Assists Supervisor and A/E Program Manager in the execution and management of the A/E Contracting Program. Serves as Engineering and Construction Division Point of Contact for Quality Control/Quality Assurance issues and is responsible for developing, policies and procedures to ensure quality technical products. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of DoD 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. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Architect - 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Civil Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer/ Electrical Engineer/ Environmental Engineer - 0810, 0830,0850,0819 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Specialized experience GS-12: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes; project engineering, engineering technical lead (ETL), and project management services for architectural/engineer (A/E) or internally created projects for building, maintenance, repair, alteration, and special projects or studies. solves, counsels on, or assesses less complex project management assignments as well as sophisticated ones that include challenging or uncommon planning, scheduling, negotiating, and coordination. Currently possess a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) License.At least a year experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) managing Architectural Design (A/E) design contractors. Specialized experience GS-11: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes; assisting in project engineering, engineering technical lead (ETL), and project management services for architectural/engineer (A/E) or internally created projects for building, maintenance, repair, alteration, and special projects or studies. solves, counsels on, or assesses less complex project management assignments as well as sophisticated ones that include challenging or uncommon planning, scheduling, negotiating, and coordination. At least a year experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) managing Architectural Design (A/E) design contractors. 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) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Recruitment, Retention, or Relocation incentives may be authorized.