Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division of NAVFAC NORTHWESTin Bremerton, WA. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will serve as a construction Engineering Technician and provide engineering support services in the field of construction contracts primarily between the Navy/Marine Corps and private contractors. You will provide oversight of the contractors' construction quality control programs for assigned projects. You will ensure contractor is conducting monthly site safety self-evaluations and evaluate safety performance. You will maintain extensive contact with key contractor representatives to promote an atmosphere of partnering and cooperation and to quickly resolve problems and maintain construction schedule. You will review contractor invoices for accuracy against actual work-in-place.

Qualification

For the GS-10 Position: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting professionals with design, layout, and execution processes for construction operations and projects; 2) Evaluating and assuring compliance of quality control plans for construction projects; 3) Making recommendations to resolve problems encountered during construction operations; 4) Interpreting construction guidance and specifications for the purpose of monitoring contract compliance. **NOTE: This experience must be fully supported by your resume. ** For the GS-9 Position: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting professionals with quality control plans for construction projects; 2) Gathering information to resolve problems encountered during construction operations or projects; 3) Interpreting construction guidance and specifications to assist with monitoring contract compliance. **NOTE: This experience must be fully supported by your resume. ** 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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

For the GS-09: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience listed above may qualify with education or a combination of education and experience as follows: You have successfully completed two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree that is directly related to the position being filled. OR You have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

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: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PARTNERING PROBLEM SOLVING QUALITY ASSURANCE 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 qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.