Interdisciplinary, GS-08XX-13 (18200)

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SAULT STE. MARIE, MI.

THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT, NOT TO EXCEED 2 YEARS.

If you are an internal employee to the agency, please apply under announcement number CEDB-26-13104617-MP (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/890934900)

INTRODUCTION: Serves as Chief, at Construction Branch field office, with collateral duty as either Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or as Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for construction of Military, Civil Works and O&M construction projects, with responsibility for the construction management in excess of multimillion dollar military, Civil Works and O&M construction contracts annually.

POSITION: INTERDISCIPLINARY, GS-0810/0830/0850-13

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: TEMPORARY

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:

• You will plan, coordinate, and direct the accomplishment of the various phases of construction, ensuring the intent of the plans and specifications are met, and construction is accomplished as economically and as quickly as possible.
• You will work with engineers, scientists, and contractor representatives in the development and review of construction progress schedules to ensure that they are substantially reasonable and adequate.
• You will represent the Contracting Officer in negotiations with contractors concerning changes in construction, difficult engineering, and construction problems.
• You will plan and coordinate inspection activities to meet the requirements of the contract.
• You will be required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations including construction, electrical and communications, mechanical, HVAC, asbestos abatement and occupation requirements.
• You will assure that production and accuracy requirements are met, approve leave, recommend performance standards and ratings, plan work to be accomplished by subordinates and set and adjust priorities.
• You will also establish performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates, interview candidates for positions and recommend selection, promotion or reassignment.

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: 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.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Requirement (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):

• Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering
  • In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
  • Experience Requirement:
    • One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing as a Supervisor/Manager of construction engineers, technicians, inspectors, and staff, or as Senior Project Engineer and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Owner's Representative on construction contracts of medium to high complexity; Reviewing contractor shop drawings and special engineering for conformance to the applicable plans and specifications; Promoting safety in construction operations performing quality assurance inspections of contract work; Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and with program guidance required for the position.
  • This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Competencies needed for the position

• Contracting/Procurement
• Engineering and Technology
• Project Management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
• Ability to acquire training and accomplish all other requirements for being issued an Administrative Contracting Officer warrant within 18 months is required.

Other Essential Information:

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Bruce Walrad.

Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• 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.