Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect (Technical Manager), GS-08XX-12 (76233)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect (Technical Manager), GS-08XX-12, in the South Atlantic Division, Mobile District, Engineering Division, Medical Support Branch.

Open Period: 29 September — 15 October 2025.

Series/Grade: GS-08XX-12, (0801 General Engineer, 0808 Architect, 0810 Civil Engineer, 0819 Environmental Engineer, 0830 Mechanical Engineering, 0850 Electrical Engineering, 0855 Electronics Engineer, 0893 Chemical Engineer, 0896 Industrial Engineer)

Salary Range: (0810/0830/0850) $103,470 – $126,186, (All Others) $88,621 - $115,213 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires you to be TDY up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for the management, control, coordination, execution and compliance with the TJC Standards and Defense Health Agency (DHA) Standard Designs for designated facilities. Manages design and construction management of medical facility repairs, minor construction, and operations and management from project inception to close-out. Serves as a Technical/Project Manager for DHA projects for installations throughout the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Applies an extensive knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practices as well as knowledge of methods, practices, and processes associated with engineering, architecture and science disciplines.  The duties will consist of a combination of two primary roles.

Construction Technical Manager Responsibilities:

• Prepares Scopes of Work for repairs and minor construction at medical facilities (hospitals, medical centers, research facilities) for the Defense Health Agency and Army Medical Command.
• Develops Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Statements of Work for design and assessment projects, including master planning, renovations, additions, and new minor construction.
• Prepares design fee estimates and collaborates with cost estimators on construction cost estimates.
• Acts as technical representative during the negotiation and administration of contracts.

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technical Manager Responsibilities:

• Develops Performance Work Statements (PWS) for O&M projects at medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, research centers) under the Defense Health Agency.
• Supports cost estimators in creating cost estimates for O&M contracts.
• Prepares cost estimates for repair service orders related to corrective maintenance.

• Other Conditions and Requirements:

  • 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.

  • Qualifications Requirements: Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.  A selection of highlighted qualification requirements is listed below.

  • Basic Requirement:
  • Engineering: 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.
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  • Architecture: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture or related field.
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  • Full description of GS-08XX qualification standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=0800-ndx 
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  • Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level which includes: (1) Working on multi-discipline technical design or construction teams familiar with engineering and architectural concepts for vertical construction and/or highly technical projects; (2) Having a progression of increasing responsibilities in either design or construction and/or (3) Knowledge in managing multiple projects concurrently.
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    • Other Requirements: 

      • 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.
      • 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.
      • A trial or probationary period may be required. 
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
      • Multiple positions may be filled from this bulletin.
      • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
      • 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 its possessions to operate vehicles.
      • 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.