SUPV CIVIL ENGINEER, GS-0810-13, (Reassignment)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Philadelphia District

Locations (City, State)

Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview/Duties

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: 0810

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 Chief, Specifications Section, responsible for the development, preparation, and review of construction specifications and solicitation documents for Civil Works, Military, and IIS projects. Ensures specifications and bidding documents are complete, technically sound, and constructible for complex projects that may include dams, spillways, flood control structures, bridges, tunnels, hydropower facilities, channels, waterfront structures, levees, floodwalls, pumping stations, dredging operations, navigation facilities, water and sanitary systems, roads, and military facilities such as hospitals, laboratories, administrative buildings, barracks, airfields, hangars, and utility systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and guidance on specifications for hydraulic, hopper, and bucket dredging to personnel within and outside the District.
• Reviews and oversees the review of drawings, specifications, and related documents to ensure biddability, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Reviews specifications prepared by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for technical adequacy, construction methods, and cost control; provides technical guidance for specification preparation.
• Coordinates with project teams to ensure design and construction schedules allow sufficient time for preparation of specification packages prior to bid opening.
• Oversees preparation of engineering revisions and specification updates resulting from changes after contract award.
• Prepares specification packages for Small Business Administration (8a) set-aside projects and supports negotiations involving specification issues.
• Utilizes the Specs Intact system to prepare electronic contract specifications and maintain current guide specifications.
• Ensures compliance with applicable acquisition regulations including FAR, DFARS, and AFARS.
• Oversees preparation of solicitation packages, including special clauses, attachments, and amendments prior to bid opening.
• Manages section workload and coordinates with Project Managers on specification requirements for project planning, budgets, schedules, and risk to project delivery.
• Supervises engineers and technicians by assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing completed work, evaluating performance, recommending personnel actions, and supporting employee development and EEO principles.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• 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.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 10% of the time.
• 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.
• Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification is required within 1 Year
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Supervisory trial or probationary period may be required.

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 in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-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.