Summary About the Position: This position is responsible for performing and/or directing field engineering functions, dedicated to Chief Joseph Dam and projects in the vicinity of Chief Joseph, exercising wide-scope monitoring, inspection, control of civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental components of Civil, Military and HTRW construction projects. Responsibilities Act as Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Recommend approval for design changes, or substitutions of equipment and materials. Coordinate work with the using agency and other elements of the District; resolve differences of opinions with contractors; ensure deadlines are met; spot checks work in progress; and make follow-up assignments. Responsible to safeguard personnel whose duties require them to work on or near any system that produces, uses, or stores hazardous energy and other risks (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, arc flash, kinetic/rotation, engulfment, etc.). Compile data and prepare a variety of correspondence and reports. Ensure strict adherence to safety provisions of the contract. Assist Resident Engineer, in interpreting intent of plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion, and inspecting contractor workmanship and equipment/materials to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: 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 Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Requirement for Landscape Architect: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807 Basic Requirement for Architect: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808 Basic Requirement for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for Geologist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience reviewing and analyzing construction plans and specifications; reviewing construction project schedules; and ensuring strict adherence to safety provisions of the construction contract. 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 the GS-12 level, 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: Communications Program/Project Management Project Planning, Design, and Construction Technical Competence 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). 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 Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field position. 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 incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, as applicable. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled". Some of the occupational series of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR). Special Salary Rate range for Occupational Series Civil (0810), Mechanical (0830) and Electrical (0850) Engineers: $103,470 to $126,186. Salary range for Occupational Series Landscape Architect (0807), Architect (0808) and Geologist (1350): $88,621 to $115,213.