Intradisciplinary Quality Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Sacramento, CA

23d

About The Position

This position serves as the South Pacific Division (SPD) Senior Engineering and Construction Technical Expert for vertical construction projects, such as MILCON or IIS, within the Division. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service.

The position directs the Major Support Commands Quality Management program; leads cross-functional teams conducting quality assurance assessments, construction and design evaluations, and internal control reviews of subordinate districts; and develops and issues the Division-wide Quality Management Plan. The role also develops and implements strategic policy, leads programmatic assessments, influences senior leadership in a large, complex organization, and applies or reviews new engineering technology for design concepts.

Travel is expected to be 25% in a 12-month period for quality assurance visits, stakeholder meetings, conferences, and training. During construction season, travel may rise to 50%. Quality assurance visits require onsite assessment work, typically 3–4 days at each site, while preparatory work and report writing are generally performed in the office.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Professional Engineer registration or Architect registration, as required by the selective placement factor.
• For engineering roles: a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or an acceptable combination of education and experience meeting the stated engineering criteria.
• For architect roles: a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in architecture or a related field with the specified architecture coursework, or an acceptable combination of education and experience meeting the stated architecture criteria.
• One year of specialized experience developing, leading, implementing, or overseeing an organizational Quality Management program.
• One year of specialized experience analyzing technical specifications and construction submittals for engineering projects to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• One year of specialized experience developing and analyzing quality metrics to inform senior leadership and guide programmatic decisions.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Major Support Commands Quality Management program.
• Establish and lead cross-functional teams to conduct quality assurance assessments, construction and design evaluations, and internal control reviews of subordinate districts.
• Develop, author, and issue the Division-wide Quality Management Plan.
• Develop and implement strategic policy, lead programmatic assessments, and influence senior leadership in a large, complex organization.
• Apply and/or review new forms of engineering technology for design concepts.
• Conduct quality assurance visits to districts and construction sites, meet with stakeholders, and attend conferences and training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family subject to position eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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