Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Senior Project Engineer/Architect for the Formerly Utilized Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Project Office which is assigned responsibility for management of activities related to the remediation of the FUSRAP sites in the St. Louis district. Responsibilities Assigns work, requests recruitment and/or in-service placement assistance, interviews and recommends selections for hiring and promotions. Performs technical oversight and supervises employees in performance of their duties and in preparing career plans, determines and provides necessary on or off the job training, and develops performance requirements/expectations. Receives complaints or grievances, resolves these within scope of authority, refers others to higher authority with appropriate recommendations. Keeps informed of work progress through review of quality assurance and progress reports and discussions with subordinates. Furnishes guidance and makes decisions on problems presented by subordinates and contractors concerning interpretation of drawings, plans, specifications, contract provisions, etc. Implements policy changes and management improvement activities as prescribed by District policy. Ensures the accomplishment of the construction and maintenance program on civil works within assigned area of responsibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Basic Qualifications: Basic Requirement for Engineering series: 0810 (Civil Engineer), 0819 (Environmental Engineer), 0830 (Mechanical Engineer), 0850 (Electrical Engineer) Basic Requirement for Architect series: 0808 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: NH-03 Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical oversight on construction projects; providing contract administration for assigned projects; and leading and/or directing teams through construction, civil, and/or environmental projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/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. 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 This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 and GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Project Office is located just 15 miles from Downtown St Louis within suburban St Louis County. The Metro St Louis area features the world famous Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. The FUSRAP Office includes on site employee parking and is close to banking, dining, and other services. This position will be located in Hazelwood, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for Full Time telework. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion. 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 probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists 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.