Civil Engineer, GS-0810-11 (05892)

Position Overview/Duties:

• Participates in all phases of contract administration for construction of major civil works projects involving a variety of local government, private parties, and contractors.
• Interprets contract plans and specifications relative to all phases of construction and passes on various deviations therefrom.
• Maintains pre-established work schedules, financial accounting, and prepares all necessary construction progress reports.
• Drafts proposed change orders and modifications to meet construction requirements, field conditions, and benefit the government.
• Consults with contractors to develop modifications and change orders and works to mitigate work stoppages and expedite materials.
• Participates in survey and inspection of construction phases to ensure compliance of workmanship, materials, and installations with plans.

Other Conditions and Requirements:

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-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administering civil works construction contracts and reviewing, interpreting, and applying technical engineering drawings and contract specifications to align with design requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-9 or equivalent) position in the federal service.

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.

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.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• 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 may be eligible for situational telework.
• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• 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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances IS NOT authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Required documents for this position:

1. Your resume:

• 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