Interdisciplinary (Civil Engineer)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for implementing the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program, coordinating QA/QC meetings, reviewing quality control plans and procedures, and evaluating contractor performance through regular field surveillance. It ensures requirements established during three-phase inspections comply with contract documents and are incorporated into the work, and takes appropriate steps to resolve deficiencies.

The employee performs construction tasks under District Project Management Business Process matrices, the Resident Engineer’s Management Guide, and Construction Division policy for military construction, environmental, and civil works projects. The role administers contracts to deliver timely and cost-effective projects, reviews contractor and other stakeholder proposals for changes to contract plans and specifications, and prepares findings of fact that may support contract modifications. Duties also include maintaining daily logs, correspondence, and progress reports; participating in conferences and negotiations to resolve contract disputes or alleged changed field conditions; and monitoring available contract funds and advising project personnel.

USACE New York is scheduled to relocate from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, to Jersey City, NJ, in March 2027. The position requires travel, including temporary duty (TDY) of up to 20% annually, and outdoor work in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and potentially hazardous job sites. A valid state-issued driver’s license is required. The employee must obtain a Certificate of Recognition (COR) qualification within one year of hire and may need to pass a Hazardous Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) physical exam. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, a one-year probationary period, and financial disclosure upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• For engineering roles, meet the basic education requirement through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, including specified professional registration/licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test, specified coursework, or a related curriculum with qualifying experience.
• For Architect 0808 roles, meet the stated architecture education requirement or an accepted combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including preparing construction data and reports (such as submittals, shop drawings, daily reports, and payment estimates); investigating construction issues or developing remedies for deficiencies; conducting continual field surveillance of construction or contractors; and investigating site conditions to develop solutions to field problems.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including preparing contractor submittals such as shop drawings, samples, and data for compliance with contract documents; conducting field surveillance to assess contractor performance; recommending changes or improvements to construction designs or specifications; and participating in contract negotiations or meetings.
• Qualification must be demonstrated through experience alone; education may not be substituted for the required specialized experience.
• Applicants with a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration or 52 weeks at GS-11 for GS-12 consideration.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Be able to travel and perform TDY up to 20% annually.
• Obtain COR qualification within one year of hire.
• Be able to pass an HTRW physical exam if required.
• Work outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures, and at potentially hazardous job sites.
• Submit required financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet any applicable suitability or fitness determination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
• Conduct QA/QC coordination (Mutual Understanding) meetings.
• Review contractor quality control plans and procedures and assess contractor performance through regular field surveillance.
• Ensure requirements developed in three-phase inspections comply with contract documents and are incorporated into the work; take necessary steps to resolve deficiencies.
• Perform construction tasks in accordance with District Project Management Business Process matrices, the Resident Engineer’s Management Guide, and Construction Division policy for military construction, environmental, and civil works projects.
• Administer contracts in accordance with contract requirements and Resident Office policies and procedures to obtain timely and cost-effective projects.
• Review and analyze proposals from contractors, installation personnel, and Using Agencies for changes to contract plans and specifications; prepare findings of fact that may support contract modifications.
• Maintain daily logs, correspondence, progress reports, and related records.
• Participate in conferences and negotiate with contractors to settle or resolve disputes over contract requirements and alleged changed field conditions.
• Monitor funds available on contracts and contract line items and advise project personnel.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position and eligibility rules.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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