Engineering Technician (Scheduler)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Miramar, FL

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Engineering Technician serves as Project Scheduler for the Construction Branch, supporting Area and Resident Engineer Field Offices and civil works construction contracts.

The position supports the Scheduling Branch through construction schedule management, Primavera P6 use, and field validation of schedule progress. The role is developmental to GS-12, with selection possible at GS-09, GS-10, GS-11, or GS-12. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is subject to applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable specialized-experience requirement for the selected grade: GS-09 requires one year supporting construction projects through routine site inspections, documenting inspections and observations, and assisting with monitoring contractor performance, schedules, and work methods.
• For GS-10, have one year assisting with oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing and documenting site inspections; using Primavera P6; and assisting with input on contractor performance, schedules, and work methods.
• For GS-11, have one year assisting with construction contract oversight and administration; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to quality assurance and contract administration; assisting with delay documentation; and using Primavera P6.
• For GS-12, have one year assisting with construction contract oversight and administration; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to quality assurance; assisting with delay documentation; and evaluating contractor schedules in Primavera P6.
• Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the applicable 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements and provide supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Office and subordinate Resident Offices executing civil works construction contracts.
• Use Primavera P6 scheduling software and construction schedule management principles.
• Conduct daily field inspections of ongoing construction projects to validate progress against construction schedule activities.
• Work with field personnel to promote understanding and documentation of construction schedules.
• Provide on-site validation of progress on schedule activities.
• Follow construction schedule management policies to ensure consistency in office methods and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
• Possible student loan repayment.
• Possible advanced in-hire for new-to-federal-service employees.
• Possible advanced leave accrual for new-to-federal-service employees.
• Possible relocation incentive.
• Possible recruitment incentive for new-to-federal-service employees.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed