Cost Engineer (Interdisciplinary), GS-XXXX-07/09 (67265)

Omaha, NEEngineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)67265
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Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Position Overview/Duties

Responsibilities/Duties: As a developmental employee, you will be assigned to a senior specialist or group of specialists. You will be assigned tasks designed to familiarize you with different aspects of the occupation. Tasks will vary depending on the senior specialist's current workload, but may include the following:

  1. Draws upon engineering knowledge and construction practices in order to assist in preparing accurate cost estimates on environmental remediation projects that address hazardous substances and munitions and explosives of concern. 
  2. Assist in independent cost engineering review of complex USACE environmental and munitions documents and provides comments to improve the cost technical aspects of the document.
  3. Assist in development of environmental cost-to-complete (CTC) estimates that are utilized to determine the environmental liability (EL) budget and are input in Army and Department of Defense financial statements that are audited yearly.  Works directly with District Project Managers and cost estimators to ensure estimates are completed and defendable. 
  4. Assist in performing quality assurance reviews of CTC estimates to ensure they are accurate, consistent nation-wide, and meet environmental liability standards.

 

Incumbent works under closer supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the target grade position. The incumbent receives progressively more responsible assignments as experience and training are received to the next higher-level position.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement: BA/BS in a major required within the occupational series hired. 

 

Other Requirements: 

  • Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Post closing 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.
  • 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.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus may be authorized (subject to available budget).
  • This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework.

 

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Conditions of Employment:

  1. Must meet suitability for Federal employment.
  2. Will be required to provide proof ofU.S. Citizenship.
  3. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-employment Certification-Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  4. Personnel security investigation may be required.
  5. Will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
  6. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position.
  7. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. 

Full Performance Level:  GS-12. Promotion to the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels can occur without further competition once all training, regulatory, and performance requirements are met.

 

Organization Duty Location: U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Environmental Munitions Center of Expertise, Omaha, NE

 

         

 

Travel Requirement:  Up to 25% Temporary Duty Travel may be required.

 

Time in Grade Restriction:  Time in Grade Restrictions do not apply.

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).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.

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.