Supervisory General Engineer / Architect

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command•Kittery, ME

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About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory General Engineer / Architect in the Resident Office in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Office Maine of NAVFAC Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic. The role provides professional engineering and architectural expertise and serves as the point of contact for coordinating assigned projects. You will produce construction contract documents using in-house capabilities, Architectural and Engineering contractors, or other contracting vehicles, and serve in responsible charge of the work performed by subordinate architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, planners, and other staff. You will lead design staff in project management from preliminary design authorization through project closeout, managing scope, cost, and schedule. You will also ensure projects are tracked in appropriate NAVFAC software tools, such as the ieFACMAN suite (eProjects), and that project records remain current. The position requires a current Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license, specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at the GS-13 level, and applicable engineering or architecture education or other qualifying credentials. Duties may involve travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel by military or commercial aircraft. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment for the duration of work shifts and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance, driver’s license, DAWIA certification, and government travel credit card.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if currently a federal employee applying for a GS position.
Must have current registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; a copy of the current license or registration must be submitted with the application.
Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, covering project and design management leadership, training and mentoring; project meetings and conferences; multidisciplinary coordination and execution planning; consultative project-management and facilities-construction services; and facilities acquisition, funding, contracting, and bidding procedures.
Must meet the basic education or alternative qualification requirements for the applicable Professional Engineering or Professional Architecture series.
Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain the DAWIA certification for the assigned functional area and tier, and required Continuous Learning points, within established timeframes.
Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must wear required personal protective equipment, potentially including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all assigned projects as the point of contact for design and engineering.
Provide professional engineering and architectural expertise to produce construction contract documents through in-house capability, Architectural and Engineering contractors, or other contracting vehicles.
Serve in responsible charge of architectural and engineering work performed by subordinate architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, planners, and other staff.
Lead design staff in project management, including scope, cost, and schedule, from preliminary design authorization through project closeout.
Track projects using appropriate NAVFAC software tools, such as the ieFACMAN suite (eProjects), and keep project records current.
Provide project and design management leadership, training, and mentoring.
Plan and lead meetings and conferences required for project execution.
Collaborate with engineering and architectural disciplines to review and advise on execution plans and timely completion of work within available funds and authorized scope.
Provide consultative services on project management issues and the range of architectural and engineering activities for facilities construction.
Provide guidance on facilities acquisition, project funding authority levels and sources, contract requirements, contract documents, and proposal and bidding procedures.