Engineering Technician (civil)

Summary About the Position: Serves as the Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) subject matter expert regarding construction claims providing support in all aspects of construction contract administration from post award to contract closeout. Responsibilities Senior technical expert in construction contract administration/litigation technical support. Collaborate with assigned Government Trial Counsel, negotiate settlement of claims, or in litigation actions. Act as a liaison between Construction Division, Contractors, Office of Counsel, and Department of Labor. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes completing support work as a member of a construction contract administrative staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). For the GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with document preparation and review as a member of a construction contract administrative staff and operating a construction contract records system such as the USACE Resident Management System (RMS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the technical oversight of a construction contract administration staff, assisting with litigation actions, participating in contract analyses, assisting with the evaluation of complex construction contract claims and modifications, operating a construction contract records system such as the USACE Resident Management System (RMS), and participating in contract negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). For the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical oversight to construction contract administration staff, providing expertise in litigation actions, performing contract analyses, evaluating complex construction contract claims and modifications, and providing complete documentation during contract negotiations, and operating a construction contract records system such as the USACE Resident Management System (RMS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Construction Management Contracting/Procurement Technical Competence Technical Reviews For the GS-09: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). For the GS-10: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). For the GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). For the GS-12 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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. This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Management may select at the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Management may authorize Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual as appropriate. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".