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Resident Engineer (Supervisory), Europe District

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position (i.e. lateral reassignment) are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 07/02/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 07/31/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • Position Title:
    • Interdisciplinary Engineer
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0807 - Landscape Architecture (0807)
    • 0808 - Architecture (0808)
    • 0810 - Civil Engineering (0810)
    • 0830 - Mechanical Engineering (0830)
    • 0850 - Electrical Engineering (0850)
  • Grade:
    • 13
  • USACE Organization :
    • North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Europe District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Kaiserslautern, Germany
    • Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Position Overview/Duties:
      • NAU Europe District
        Lead Resident Office in contract administration and supervision of interdisciplinary team. Represent organization at a variety of meetings, reviews, and conferences on large interdisciplinary projects.
      • Interpret contract specifications pertaining to construction phase to determine whether construction meets contract requirements.
      • Ensure contractor compliance with contract schedules, plans, specifications, and submittals to avoid delays in construction. Evaluate contractor quality control systems to ensure compliance to building code regulations.
      • Prepare various reports and correspondence such as progress payments, contract modification, delays in construction, etc., as related to field construction activities.
      • Conduct review of plans for conformance to Department of Defense standards, project criteria, and safety codes.
  • Other Conditions and Requirements:
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      • Current USACE personnel only. Reassignment - same series and grade; no promotions available.
      • IAW ER 1110-1-8152, this position requires the incumbent to possess a current/valid Professional Engineer Certificate or Architect Registration
      • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
      • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
      • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
      • 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.
      • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
      • Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 Vl230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-lssuances/140025/.
      • Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid US Tourist and Official passport for the duration of employment.
      • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed
        This position may require the incumbent be appointed Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) with approval authority to execute contract modifications.
      • TDY is approximately up to 25%
  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Fitness Program Eligibility
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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