Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Tinker AFB, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District is hiring an Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect) at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. The duty location is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for appointment to the competitive service. The position serves as Project Engineer, overseeing contract construction projects for facilities and structures within the Resident Office area.

The role leads a team by organizing, assigning, and controlling work, and providing leadership, guidance, advice, and assistance. The Project Engineer coordinates across technical engineering disciplines, investigates problems and conditions, and recommends solutions. The position also oversees quality assurance, advises contractor personnel, and administers construction contracts.

Applicants must meet the applicable specialized experience and basic education requirements for the selected grade and occupational discipline. GS-11 applicants may qualify through specified graduate education or a combination of education and experience; GS-12 applicants must qualify through experience and meet the basic education requirement. A copy of transcripts is required with the application. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a valid state driver’s license, and may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. Business travel may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Meet the applicable specialized experience requirements for GS-11 or GS-12. GS-11 requires one year of specialized experience conducting construction-phase inspections for compliance and preparing inspection reports, or qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience evaluating inspections of civil or military projects for progress against plans, specifications, and cost; reviewing construction plans and specifications to establish inspection requirements and schedules; and making recommendations about labor difficulties, material shortages, or other problems affecting progress. Education cannot substitute for GS-12 experience.
• Meet the basic education requirement for the Engineer or Architect occupational discipline. Engineering applicants must meet the specified engineering degree/coursework or an allowed education-and-experience pathway. Architecture applicants must meet the specified architecture degree/coursework or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts with the application package; applicants using foreign education must provide evidence of its evaluation or U.S. accreditation as described in the posting.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract construction projects for facilities and structures within the Resident Office area.
• Lead the project team by organizing, assigning, and controlling work and providing leadership, guidance, advice, and assistance.
• Ensure team members thoroughly study and become familiar with contract plans and specifications.
• Coordinate construction projects across engineering technical disciplines.
• Investigate and analyze problems or conditions and provide recommendations to the team.
• Review quality assurance processes and personnel to ensure compliance with inspection plans, contract provisions, and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to contractor personnel.
• Perform contract administration for construction projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentive might be paid.
• Relocation incentive might be paid.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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