Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Sam Houston, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, with a duty station at Fort Sam Houston or Lackland AFB, Texas. The Senior Project Engineer is involved in field engineering and inspection, office engineering, materials testing and control, and administrative functions. The role ensures office responsibilities are carried out effectively through review of correspondence and reports, issues encountered, and general observations of activities. It monitors work and advises appropriate personnel about projected work placement to ensure effective use of available funds. The position supervises and performs site-condition investigations, prepares drawings, and develops cost estimates for changes to contract plans and specifications resulting from unforeseen field conditions. It also reviews design plans, specifications, and cost estimates; informs contractors of their responsibilities; establishes controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and administers wage and hour laws for contractor labor forces in accordance with applicable district procedures and contract documents.

The position requires meeting the basic education requirements for either an architect or an engineer, as well as one year of specialized experience related to civil works or military construction projects. The specialized experience must include reviewing project designs for compliance with contract plans and specifications, tracking budgets and milestones, and negotiating changes in design, cost, or milestones. Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed 13 months, with possible extensions under stated conditions. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement for Architect: a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree in architecture or a related field with specified coursework, or an acceptable combination of education and experience demonstrating the required architectural knowledge.
• Meet the basic education requirement for Engineer: a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience under the stated engineering qualification pathways.
• One year of specialized experience related to civil works or military construction projects, including reviewing project designs for compliance with contract plans and specifications, tracking project budgets and milestones, and negotiating changes in design, cost, or project milestones.
• Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot substitute for it.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-12.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet any required suitability or fitness determination, which may include a completed background investigation.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Use an approved evaluation of foreign education credentials when relying on foreign education to meet qualification requirements.
• Only applicants meeting at least one of the listed employment authority categories may apply.
• A direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering and inspection, office engineering, materials testing and control, and administrative functions.
• Review correspondence, reports, problems encountered, and observations of activities to ensure office responsibilities are carried out effectively.
• Monitor work and advise appropriate personnel about projected work placement to optimize the use of available funds.
• Supervise and perform investigations of site conditions.
• Prepare drawings and develop cost estimates for changes to contract plans and specifications due to unforeseen field conditions.
• Review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Inform contractors of their responsibilities and establish controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Administer wage and hour laws for contractor labor forces in accordance with district procedures and contract documents.
• Review project designs to ensure contract plans and specifications are met.
• Track project budgets and milestones.
• Negotiate changes in design, cost, or project milestones.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered, subject to funding, management discretion, approval, and a signed service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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