SUPV ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, GS-0802-13 (Reassignment)

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions (not-to-exceed 120 days), voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Applicable Job series: 0802

Duty Location: Assigned to Philadelphia, PA

Interested candidates should provide their resume in the Talent Management Portal (TMP) and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request.

Start date will be coordinated with current Supervisor.

Job Overview:
Serves as the Chief, Cost Engineering Section, overseeing the preparation of government cost estimates for various projects, including contract modifications, budget estimates for congressional funding, design control, parametric models, life-cycle costs, and contractor price evaluations. Provides expert guidance to project managers, engineering teams, contracting personnel, and attorneys, advising senior management on key cost engineering issues impacting district operations nationally. The role requires expertise in managing complex cost engineering challenges, offering technical leadership, and ensuring cost estimates are accurate, timely, and aligned with project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the Cost Engineering Section, set work priorities, evaluate employee performance, and resolve complex technical and policy issues. Ensure alignment with broader district programs and manage travel, training, and budget for the section.
• Cost Engineering Expertise and Advisory: Serve as the primary advisor on all cost engineering matters, including contract negotiations, claims, modifications, and value engineering proposals. Prepare price and cost analysis of contractor submittals and develop negotiation strategies to justify the government's position.
• Contract Disputes and Legal Analysis: Review and analyze cost-related issues in contract bid protests and disputes. Work closely with legal and contracting teams to assess and prepare positions for disputes and represent the district as a subject-matter expert in court hearings when necessary.
• Section Operations and Guidance: Provide technical guidance in complex cost engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to sound cost principles. Review reports, correspondence, and conduct field inspections as needed. Oversee the preparation of cost estimates for construction projects, environmental remediation, and project funding schedules.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 pm EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• 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.
• 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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Telework Eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Tri-Services Cost Certification (TCCET, TCCE, or TCCC) is required within 1 Year
• 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.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Supervisory trial or probationary period may be required.