Summary About the Position: You will function as an Engineering Technician (Civil) with the Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Planning, Programs & Support Management, Technical Support Branch located in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes contract modifications or supplemental agreements. Advises the supervisor concerning field changes, contract modifications and/or construction problems. Monitors receipt of and ensures proper distribution of contractual documents. Maintains records of and ensures prompt review and return of contractual submittals. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates claims submitted by contractors under construction contracts. Reviews plans and specifications. Reviews change orders. Prepares various reports and obtains data for and prepares and/or processes periodic construction progress reports. Oversees and maintains project database using the USACE RMS. Research of job records to include correspondence, shop drawings or material approved, inspector's logs, correspondence with sponsoring agency and pre-award negotiations records, and payment records. 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. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. GS-11S PECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year specialized experience reviewing plans and specifications, contract modification and transfer documents to determine feasibility and adaptability; reviewing documentation for conformance to Contract requirements; supporting the preparation of periodic construction progress reports; assisting in maintenance of a project management or construction administration project database and other construction engineering considerations. Work performance requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, costs, and safety practices and contractor quality control and quality assurance requirements. GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year reviewing of plans and specifications, change orders, contract modifications, findings of fact, claims, and transfer documents to determine feasibility and adaptability; verifying documentation for conformance to Contract requirements; preparing and/or processing periodic construction progress reports; maintenance of a project management or construction administration project database and other construction engineering considerations. Work performance requires technical skills and a broad knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, costs, and safety practices and contractor quality control and quality assurance requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Leadership Reading Comprehension 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-9 for the GS-11 position and GS-11 for the GS-12 position).. Education Additional Information 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 a(n) CP-18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.
