Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Major duties

Serve as a Project Engineer/Architect with responsibility for managing all phases of complex Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts and serving as the coordinator and spokesperson for assigned projects. Review directives and/or criteria which outline the requirements and funds limitations for proposed work. Determine the extent of design activities involved, coordinates the development of design criteria, and prepares description of work. Provide pertinent regulatory and engineering requirements, and initiates and monitors on-site pre-design conferences. Analyze project criteria, man-hours, travel, overhead requirements, and an application of reasonable profit levels to prepare estimates for the A-E's design fee and estimates of in-house review costs. Review A-E proposals against previously prepared Government estimates, research and discuss differences with A-E, provide clarification and guidance, and participate in negotiations to eliminate misunderstandings to obtain a fair and reasonable cost. Regularly contact A-E to monitor the status of work, monitors expenditures to efficiently maintain a funding level that provides for optimum design project progress and initiates appropriate action when changes in funding are needed. Responsible for preparation and submittal of A-E performance evaluation for both design and construction support phases. Coordinate engineering and design support of construction activities; reviews construction contract modifications or changes which involve revision of previously prepared designs. Discuss work with A-E firm, and assists in negotiating design contract modifications, or new design contracts, where work is extensive enough to require such action.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with agency regulatory guidelines governing the various stages of project development and the design process; providing technical and administrative support to Branch Chief; providing project schedule and budget data for use in determining status of Branch workload. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing Architect-Engineer (A-E) design of work, estimate of fees, specifications and negotiate contracts for design of complex military/civil facilities, cost estimates for large civil works type projects; reviewing construction modifications; initiating fund requests for the projects and reviews budget recommendations of other Engineering Division Branches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). In addition to Specialized Experience mentioned above, you MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below (please click the link next to the corresponding series to view qualification requirements): Individual Occupational Requirement for Architecture, series 0808: Architecture Series Individual Occupational Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering NOTE: You must submit copies of all relevant transcripts with your application package to meet the individual occupational requirement (IOR).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Evaluations

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.