CIVIL ENGINEER, GS-0810-12, (38093)

San Juan, Puerto RicoSouth Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District38093
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Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District

Locations (City, State)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

This announcement is to recruit multiple Civil Engineer GS-0810-12 for South Atlantic Division, Construction, Caribbean District 

  • The duty location is San Juan, PR or Salinas a Field Office PRARNG Camp Santiago

    This announcement is open 8-21 January 2025. 

    Applicants must submit their application though the TARP/YELLO platform

    Duties

Utilize a professional knowledge of the practices, theories and methodologies of civil engineering and construction management, incumbent performs reviews of design packages at all stages and coordinates, on behalf of the Construction Division, pre-award design reviews, and project and interagency coordination meetings for construction projects in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. 

The incumbent performs project engineer duties as to direct, assist and advice in the planning, direction, and administration of the complex construction contracts ongoing in the Caribbean District. Exercises supervision and administration responsibility for assigned projects. 

Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and assumes duties of Acting Resident Engineer in his/her absence. 

In addition, incumbent provides support to a variety of assignments in connection with all phases of contract administration related to modifications, change orders, contractor claims, and related work associated with construction contracts.

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.

Degree:  Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. 

 

OR

 

Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 

Other Requirements: 

  • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close 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 10% of the time.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
  • 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, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
  • 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.
  • This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework.
  • This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This is an overseas position:
    • Overseas positions may have a tour limitation.
    • You must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26 JUL 12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
    • You must complete and sign DD Form 2365, FEB 2000 (DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency-Essential Position Agreement)

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.