Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Concord, MA

1d

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The incumbent serves as an Engineering Technical Lead or Project Manager responsible for controlling, guiding, and coordinating technical support and design for cleanup of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW) sites.

The position coordinates with NAE Program/Project Managers on project scope, schedule, and funding; monitors engineering and technical efforts for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and schedule; and supports contract development and execution. The role also prepares technical correspondence and reports and makes telephone contacts as needed.

The position is designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. The incumbent must achieve at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a driver's license within 30 days of employment and completion of 40-hour OSHA/EPA HAZWOPER worker protection training within six months of employment. Pre-employment financial disclosure and annual disclosure thereafter are required.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable basic education or education-and-experience requirements for one of the listed occupational series: Civil Engineer (0810), Environmental Engineer (0819), Chemical Engineer (0893), Biologist (0401), Geology (1350), General Physical Science (1301), or Chemistry (1320).
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience managing and coordinating technical aspects of environmental investigation and/or remediation projects, providing project-level technical support, and developing scope, schedule, and budget/cost estimates for such projects. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Obtain and maintain a driver's license within 30 days of employment, or already possess one.
• Complete 40-hour OSHA/EPA HAZWOPER worker protection training within six months of employment.
• Achieve at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification for Project and/or Program Managers.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined through a background investigation.
• Complete pre-employment financial disclosure and annual disclosure thereafter.
• Meet Selective Service registration certification requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate directly with NAE Program/Project Managers regarding project scope, schedule, and funding for project activities.
• Monitor engineering and technical efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of investigations, designs, and operation and maintenance (O&M), and compliance with criteria requirements and project schedules.
• Prepare Government estimates for contract work and negotiate with contractors to recommend a fair and reasonable price for contract award.
• Hold contractor briefings to review scopes of work and establish required products.
• Oversee contract work to ensure adequacy and timely completion of assigned work.
• Compose technical correspondence, prepare reports, and make telephone contacts as required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Advanced-in-hire pay may be authorized.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level