Job summary

You will serve as a CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Public Works Department of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, Department of the Navy (DON), Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Major duties

You will be responsible for enforcing all technical and administrative provisions of assigned construction contracts. You will participate in pre-award contract meetings such as Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews. You will review pre-final contract drawings and specifications with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions (for both design-bid-build and design-build projects). You will manage the contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensuring timely responses. You will ensure effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, the contractor, the project technical team, the client, and others as appropriate (for design-build projects).

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing assistance and technical guidance to other construction managers and to construction engineers/architects, or other Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) business/support lines or functional areas as appropriate, exercising management and administrative skills in leading the execution of Capital Improvements construction projects. Ensuring effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, the contractor, the project technical team, the client, and others as appropriate (for design-build projects). Managing multiple priorities and independently develop and provide technical recommendations/solutions to complex problems encountered during the administration of the construction contracts. Monitoring available project budget and time constraints, including relevant cost and schedule growth metrics, and initiating appropriate planning and corrective action as necessary to ensure funding thresholds and impacts to operational needs are not exceeded. Providing and briefing project status updates to senior personnel within the field office, Installation, and Supported Commands. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please note that candidates with a current tourist passport are highly desirable Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding RELOCATION/RECRUITMETN INCENTIVE MAYBE AUTHORIZED IN ADDITION TO PCS and HIGHEST PREVIOUS RATE/SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS MAYBE AUTHORIZED. 10% POST DIFFERENTIAL/HOME LEAVE/360 LEAVE ACCRUAL. Security Clearance: Noncritical Sensitive - SECRET Access Positions: The incumbent must be eligible to occupy a Noncritical Sensitive Position. Access to U.S. National Security Classified Information is required at the SECRET level, and the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance based on a T3 or T3R Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) in the performance of the duties of this position, every 10 years. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires an Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational acquisition certification. The incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 6000.66. Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. Failure to meet these requirements could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment. Statement and Affiliation of Financial Interests: The incumbent is required to complete the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual basis to report financial interest as well as other interests outside the government. Telework: This position is eligible for telework on a situational basis. Vehicle License Requirements: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to travel to dispersed sites within the local commuting areas. Life as a civilian employee at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay offers adventure, challenge, and opportunity, unequaled in any other locale. Learn more here: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay/about/installation_g uide.html

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.