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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Technician in Nashville, Tennessee
Summary About the Position: Serves in office engineering and contract modification functions administering complete projects at a construction field office. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement# CERE245245668398. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Issue requests for proposal (RFPs) for additions, deletions, modification, and/or other contract changes. Examine contract plans and negotiate changes with the Contractor. Discuss needs for joint, pre-final, and final inspections with Resident Engineer. Review construction plans and specifications to determine suitability of contracts. Ensure quality control of Contractor operations by exercising surveillance. Review safety plans for Contractors and provide recommendations and advice to Resident Engineer. Assure as-built drawings are submitted, transmittals are cleared, deficiencies corrected, and contract close-out requirements are met. Inspect Contractor safety precautions and review safety reports. Analyze problems and review and interpret requirements of personnel or contractor representatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify at the GS-12 level:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing, advising, and/or coordinating office staff or contract employees of construction management services, interpreting plans and specifications, ensuring quality of construction projects, gathering data and preparing estimates for contracts and/or change of orders, providing technical advice between office staff and Engineers that may require major design review or assistance. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Quality Management Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Additional Information Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE three (3) years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Position may be converted to permanent without further competition. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary or Term [select one] appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary or Term [select one] appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. There are no return/reemployment rights to the position vacated prior to accepting the time-limited appointment. Permanent Army employees who accept a time limited appointment will be expected to sign a statement of understanding acknowledging the associated impacts of taking such appointment. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade NTE (not to exceed) One (1) year will need to apply to Announcement # CERE24524566398 at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/818754200. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an 18 Career Field position, Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction). Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.