Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12 (55995)

Position Overview/Duties:

• Serves as Project Engineer and Contract Officer Representative (COR), responsible for enforcing contract requirements, managing project progress, and ensuring high-quality, timely construction completion.
• Directs and coordinates non-COR personnel in construction surveillance, establishing performance standards, evaluations, and providing technical or administrative guidance.
• Ensures all construction meets quality control and assurance procedures, plans, and specifications, conducting inspections and directing corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Reviews contractor technical submittals, such as shop drawings and test results, to ensure compliance with contracts, and OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH safety requirements.
• Investigates the need for contract change orders, prepares independent estimates, and conducts negotiations with contractors for contract modifications.
• Reviews plans for constructability, coordinates schedules with contractors, and chairs stakeholder meetings to resolve issues and report project status.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

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 Requirement Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET.

Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series -

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing and enforcing contract requirements, performing construction quality assurance, reviewing contractor technical submittals to ensure alignment with contract terms and regulatory safety standards, and reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to evaluate constructability, resolve scheduling conflicts, or coordinate requirement among stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-11 or equivalent) position in the federal service.

Other Requirements, Conditions of Employment and information:

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salarieswages/2025/general-schedule/ for the current GS Locality Pay Tables.
• Position may require travel up to (10%) of duty time.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).
• 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/.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  
  2. Other supporting documents:
• Transcripts, license, or certifications, required
• Cover Letter, optional
• SF 50, optional