About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Interdisciplinary position(Engineer/Architect), GS-08XX-12 is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District in Gans, OK. It is located at the Robert S. Kerr Hydroelectric Power Plant adjacent to R.S. Kerr L&D 15, approximately 10 miles south of Sallisaw, OK.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes at least three out five duties as follow: 1) Performing on-site construction monitoring for engineering projects which include hydropower facilities or similar civil works; or 2) Assisting a Contracting Officer's Representative (e.g. COR) with administration of construction contracts; or 3) preparing draft documentation for contract modifications; or 4) assisting in the initial review of contractor pay applications; or 5) Assisting in quality assurance by reviewing contractor material submittals and shop drawings. . In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic education requirement listed. ***NOTE*** Recruitment Incentive might be paid. Relocation Incentive might be paid.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a Project Engineer managing construction and service contracts, with a primary focus on hydropower rehabilitation projects, including turbine replacements and generator rewinds.You will responsible for the complete oversight of construction activities as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).You will ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.You will review shop drawings and material submittals from contractors and in-house engineers.You will perform quality assurance inspections.You will provide provide technical guidance to inspectors and technicians.You will also prepare and negotiate contract modifications.