Civil Engineer

Pentagon Force Protection Agency•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

The Civil Engineer serves as a member of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency Antiterrorism Force Protection (ATFP) assessment team, providing expertise in evaluating infrastructure and structural dynamics of Pentagon facilities within the National Capital Region. The role applies ATFP requirements and standards, including applicable Department of Defense instructions, Unified Facilities Criteria, physical security regulations, and federal security standards. The engineer analyzes infrastructure and structural engineering requirements and develops conceptual designs and quantitative criteria for complex structural systems, including systems involving dynamic loads or highly complex frameworks. The role evaluates facility elements using advanced engineering principles, calculations, and materials in novel or difficult situations, and addresses economic and scheduling problems. The engineer also conducts and validates special studies, including economic analyses, to determine whether modernization or alterations are needed to meet mission changes or increased demands. In addition, the position reviews preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared under architect-engineer contracts or by other government agencies. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice using Direct Hire Authority. Applications are collected for identified locations or installations, and selections may be made as vacancies arise; there may or may not be vacancies when an application is submitted. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, drug screening, and local travel up to 10% of duty time. It is designated mission essential, and employees may be required to report to or remain at work during government closures or dismissals unless excused by their supervisor.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering meeting the specified accreditation or coursework criteria, or an accepted combination of education and experience under the stated engineering qualification standard.
For the GS-13 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, demonstrating ability to use structural engineering design and construction methods to mitigate or remediate vulnerabilities; develop technical Statements of Work, project cost estimates, project life-cycle costs, construction change orders, and performance standards; and assist with budget plans and justifications.
Submit transcripts or other required education documentation when qualifying through education or a combination of education and experience.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Pass pre-employment and subsequent periodic illegal drug screening.
Meet federal suitability requirements and participate in direct deposit.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
Local travel up to 10% of duty time is required.
As a mission-essential employee, may be required to report for or remain at work during government dismissals or closures unless excused by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Analyze infrastructure and structural engineering requirements of Pentagon facilities being assessed.
Develop conceptual designs and quantitative criteria for complex structural systems, including systems subject to dynamic loads or involving highly complex frameworks.
Determine facility elements using advanced engineering principles, calculations, and materials in novel or difficult situations.
Resolve controversial economic and scheduling problems.
Conduct and validate special studies, including economic analyses, to determine the need for modernization or alterations to address mission changes and new or increased demands.
Review preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared under architect-engineer contracts or by another government agency.
Provide civil engineering expertise as a member of the ATFP assessment team evaluating Pentagon facility infrastructure and structural dynamics.