About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for an Interdisciplinary Engineer or Architect at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-12 and GS-13. This positions are with the Engineering and Construction Division in the Walla Walla District .
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. Basic Requirement for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer - 0801, 0810, 0830, 0850: A. Degree: 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 9/8/2026 15:43 EDT Page 2 of 6properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: See all education and experience combinations under Assessment question 1 via this link: Assessment Questionnaire Basic Requirement for Architect - 0808: A. Degree: 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 B. 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) development of Architect-Engineer contracts or task orders for civil works projects AND/OR applying engineering design knowledge to civil works projects with an emphasis on (1) developing AND (2) coordinating contract plans AND specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume). GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes serving as (1) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for past Architect/Engineering (A/E) contracts OR (2) developing A/E Contract scopes of work AND subsequent government estimates OR (3) negotiating A/E task order price proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Selective Placement Factor: State registration as Professional Engineer (PE) or a Professional Architect license/registration is a requirement of this position. (Proof must be uploaded as part of your application package).
Major DutiesGS-12: Independently plan, organize, direct and review the work of engineers and technicians in the preparation of Architect/Engineer (AE) contract task orders and contract specifications for a variety of civil/military works construction projects.GS-12: Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for Architectural and Engineering services. Coordinate with Contracting Officers to negotiate with AE contractors for a final scope, schedule, and cost.GS-12: Prepare detailed plans and specifications; conduct planning studies and preliminary investigations.GS-12: Perform a broad range of engineering evaluations and assessments of AE products including: technical reports/reviews; surveying and mapping; model studies; hydraulic and hydrologic analysis; cost engineering; and other engineering services.GS-12: Edit and integrate technical specification provisions prepared by others, the coordinate and assemble them into a pre-final specification package for review, prepare complete architectural and engineering specs, and prepare final specs.GS-13: Serve as technical authority, consultant, advisor, and reviewer for all A-E products.GS-13: Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of a group of engineers and technicians as an authority for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services Management for civil works and military projects in the District and the region.GS-13: Perform quality assurance (QA) evaluations of A-E services for local products to ensure technical adequacy, adherence to technical guidance, overall quality, and cost effectiveness.GS-13: Skill in vocal and written expression, ability to make involved decisions, solve complicated problems, and the aptitude to exercise good judgment in all matters.GS-13: Knowledge and expertise all areas relating to AE contracting including cost estimating, contract regulation, contract negotiation, and fiscal regulation for both conventional and unconventional projects with unique and complex features.GS-13: Prepare, negotiate, and administer task orders to obtain engineering services utilizing A-E service contracts.