Interdisciplinary (Cost Engineer), GS-08XX-12, Direct Hire Authority (DHA) (04068)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Locations (City, State)

Wilmington, NC

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Interdisciplinary (Cost Engineer) in the South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, Engineering and Construction, Engineering Branch, Technical Support Section.

Duties:

Serves as a specialist in the District’s cost engineering function with responsibility for preparing, assembling, managing, and defending cost estimates for the complete range of District projects during all phases of the life cycle including a wide variety of civil and military projects. Projects may be in a conceptual, planned/proposed, design, construction, or operational stage. They cover a wide geographic area, are in remote locations and/or inaccessible areas, are subject to varying climatic conditions, or other unusual conditions complicating the cost engineering function.

• Develops detailed cost estimates from construction contractor’s viewpoint requiring a careful analysis and comprehensive evaluation of numerous factors with differing and complicating circumstances.
• Prepare initial estimates for use in developing conceptual proposals, planning projects, preliminary designs, additive alternatives, negotiations, etc.
• Reviews plans and specifications prepared in-house or by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for practicability of design or change in design and prepares network diagrams portraying the sequence of construction when required.
• Provides cost expertise on complex contractor claims and assists in negotiations.
• Review Architect-Engineer (A-E) cost estimates for adequacy.

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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:

Engineering: 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.

Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes: developing detailed cost estimates from the construction contractor's viewpoint; providing cost estimates and related advice in recommending changes in design or materials to permit the construction of a less costly project; providing cost engineering assistance in modification negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above).

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• 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 requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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.