civil engineer Kirtland AFB, NM
Job description
Duties
As a CIVIL ENGINEER at the GS-0810-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Responsible for enforcement of all technical and administrative provisions of assigned construction contracts and required to apply sound engineering principles and judgment throughout the performance of their duties.
- Preparation of Statements of Work (SOW), participation in budget development processes, and review contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructibility and compatibility with actual field conditions.
- Develops and reviews preliminary and final construction designs, plans, drawings and specifications for test article, target, and test bed structures to include cast-in-place, prefabricated single and multistory concrete structures, both above and underground, as well as tunnels construction. Supports contract review with tech evals on contractors' proposals, coordinates post-award contract meetings, pre-construction conferences, and schedules acceptance meetings, design review meetings (as applicable), and final inspections.
- Review and approve contractor administrative submittals such as schedules, environmental protection plan, design (as applicable) and construction quality control plan, health and safety plan, and accident prevention plan.
- Assists with the development and implementation of test master plans, test plans, and test operation plans that support of Test Article construction projects at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), and other test sites in which DTRA is supporting.
- Manages the contractor's Request for Information (RFIs) and ensures timely responses. Responsible for relaying information between the project manager, contract specialist, the contractor, the project technical team, and others as appropriate.
- Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Quality Assurance (QA) representative, review Contractor Quality Control reports and attend Quality Control (QC) meetings, by exception. Incumbent represents the RD-TST as the technical representative in matters involving contract modifications and claims.
- Typical duties associated with modifications and claims include, but are not limited to: Identifying the need; Issuing or supporting the issuance of the contractor request for proposal; Ensuring funds are reserved for the modification; Prepare or coordinate the preparation of an independent government cost estimate (IGCE); Prepare the final documentation and wording for the modification including justification for cost and time involved within the limits of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) authority or in support of the Contracting Officer; Provide technical support for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution; Provide effective and timely contractual correspondence; Review and recommend approval of contractors' schedules of prices as the basis for payments and subsequent invoices; Provide recommendations for retain/withhold as required; Review statement of work and requests for proposals or quotations; Ensure official contractor correspondence and submittals are included in the contract file; Provide support in responding to Congressional inquiries and FOIA requests.
- Acts as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in the management of administration of construction projects. A primary principle throughout these duties is the importance of open communication between, and due diligence of, the KOR, the COR, COR management, the requiring activity, and the contractor in contract surveillance.
- Documents contractor's progress and identifying any problems/issues with the contractor's performance and recommending possible notice or action to be taken by the Contracting Officer.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Occasional Travel - Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance required.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
- Possess a Project Management Professional Qualification or be actively working and obtain a Project Management Professional Qualification within two years of being hired.
- Within one year of acquiring related experience and achievement of required training, the incumbent may also be appointed as a COR in support of in-scope contract modifications within specified dollar threshold.
- This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering, Technical and Management (EMT) career field. The incumbent will be required to become certified Level Practitioner in the applicable career field within 5 years.
- The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.
Qualifications
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- At least four or more years of experience reviewing designs and technical submittals, at least four or more years providing management of contracts and/or assigned as Contract Officer Representative (COR); Bachelors in STEM related studies.
- Expert knowledge of project management in order to manage timelines, budget, and scope of ongoing projects.
- Expert knowledge and abilities applicable to a broad range of civil and construction engineering duties in order to modify standard practices, adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems.
- Expert knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering mechanics to design, coordinate and manage technical implementation/fielding. Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
- List education substitution, if applicable: Masters in STEM related studies is suitable for substitution for 2 years of experience; PE License suitable to count as expert in design and review of designs and/or expert in related engineering field (Civil, General, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, ect.), PMP Certification counts for expert knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management certification counts for experience in construction engineering
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- At least two years of experience providing reviews of or executing design work and engineering services, at least two years of experience assisting in contract management and/or duties assigned as a Contract Officer Representative (COR); Bachelors in STEM related studies.
- Experience with project management and oversight of timelines, budget, and scope of ongoing projects.
- Experience with a broad range of civil and construction engineering duties in order to modify standard practices, adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems.
- General knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering mechanics to design, coordinate and manage technical implementation/fielding.
- General knowledge of a broad range of civil engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0810, series as listed below:
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Other Notes:
ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering, Technical & Management (EMT) career field. The incumbent will be required to become certified Level Practitioner in the applicable career field within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:- Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
- If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
- DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d
Military Spouse PPP Self-certification ChecklistIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12000520.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.- OPM Equal Employment
- Office of Equal Opportunity
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
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DTRA Servicing Team
Address
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
USNext steps
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
- If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
- DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d
Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
About US Defense Threat Reduction Agency
CEO: Vayl S Oxford
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.dtra.mil
