Interdisciplinary General Engineer - Architect

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Bremerton, WA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be positions filled from it. The role is a construction engineer or architect position with the Officer in Charge of Construction Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (OICC PSNS). The position provides technical support and guidance in administering construction contracts for major, state-of-the-art facility projects. It may involve travel from the normal duty station to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites.

The position is advertised at the GS-07 and GS-09 grade levels. Candidates must meet the applicable specialized-experience requirements and the basic education requirements for either the Professional Engineering or Architect series. The role is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), which requires certification in the assigned functional area and tier, along with continuing-learning points, within established timeframes. A security clearance and valid U.S. driver’s license must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment are required.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must obtain and maintain the DAWIA certification for the position’s assigned functional area and tier, and required continuous-learning points, within established timeframes.
• Must be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS, remote, or isolated sites.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, including assisting with routine drafting or engineering calculations, basic site surveys and standard submittals; recommending technical solutions; assisting with government estimates and technical statements of work; preparing compliant accident prevention plans; and assisting with constructability and field-condition reviews of drawings and specifications.
• GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including preparing design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for minor repair or renovation projects; evaluating contractor submittals and observing construction for code compliance; providing professional construction-management services; managing contract modifications, estimates, and technical statements of work; reviewing accident prevention plans; and reviewing drawings and specifications for constructability and compatibility with field conditions.
• Engineering applicants must meet the professional engineering education or alternative qualification requirements stated in the posting, such as an eligible engineering degree, qualifying engineering registration or examination, qualifying coursework, or an accepted related scientific degree with professional engineering experience.
• Architecture applicants must meet the architect education or alternative qualification requirements stated in the posting, including an architecture degree, qualifying related coursework, qualifying combined education/training/experience, or the specified architecture-office experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and technical guidance to engineers, architects, and business lines in a construction engineer or architect capacity.
• Manage multiple priorities and provide technical solutions to complex issues arising during administration of construction contracts for major facility projects.
• Enforce the technical and administrative provisions of assigned construction contracts.
• Review and approve contractor administrative submittals, including schedules, environmental protection plans, health and safety plans, and accident prevention plans.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, and initiate corrective actions as needed to protect funding thresholds and operational needs.
• Serve as the technical representative for contract modifications, dispute mitigation, and formal contractor surveillance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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