Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • San Juan, PR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Serves as Quality Assurance Engineer on assigned engineering activities associated with the construction projects administered by the Latin America & Caribbean District at the full developmental level as GS-11.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires incumbent to have valid driver’s license in good standing.
• This position requires up to 20% Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of the duty time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
• OR Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience and is defined as professional experience applying engineering or architectural principles to construction projects. This experience must include: 1) Assisting in the quality assurance of construction projects by performing inspections and reviewing contractor quality control documentation to ensure work complies with contract requirements; 2) Reviewing construction project plans, specifications, and submittits to identify potential conflicts or non-compliance issues 3) Assisting in the administration of construction contracts by gathering data for potential contract modifications or preparing basic cost estimates.
• OR Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Quality Assurance Engineer for assigned district construction projects.
• Support construction from design review through field inspection.
• Ensure engineering quality, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct field QA inspections and document findings.
• Review technical reports, calculations, and contractor documentation.
• Evaluate contractor submittments, schedules, and payment requests.
• Support modifications, change orders, and claims through analysis and negotiation.
• Provide constructability input during pre-award and design review stages.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, correspondence, and presentations for leadership.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges.
• Support Emergency Operations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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