Supervisory Interdisciplinary
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as Chief of the Cost Engineering Branch located in Huntsville, AL. This is an Interdisciplinary position with the following disciplines: General Engineer GS-0801 Architect GS-0808 Civil Engineer GS-0810 Environmental Engineer GS-0819 Mechanical Engineer GS-0830 Electrical Engineer GS-0850 Chemical Engineer GS-0893 Industrial Engineer GS-0896
Major duties
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Oversees the preparation, validation and review of cost estimates and cost studies for a variety of highly complex and high valued construction projects. Initiates field investigations of specific sites and structures and the compilation and analyses of data. Participates in negotiation with contractors and provides technical and authoritative advice and assistance relative to final estimate or change orders in arriving at an equitable price for the work involved. Serves as technical consultant and advisor to the branch chiefs, USACE centers, divisions, districts, and laboratories, major commands, users and A-E firms on interpretation and implementation of criteria and technical requirements.
What you need to qualify
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 Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan 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 education and 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 Engineers: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=0800-ndx Basic Requirement for Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Serving as a recognized technical expert and advisor on engineering and cost engineering matters; 2) Preparing program planning and conceptual cost estimates for highly complex, state-of-the-art construction programs to support future program development and congressional funding requirements; 3) Providing authoritative technical advice and information to cost engineers, design and construction engineers, and contractor personnel; 4) Leading and assisting the Branch Chief with administrative and personnel management responsibilities, including distributing and balancing workload among employees to ensure timely accomplishment of work; and 5) Managing contracts for cost engineering services including reviewing complex and unusual estimates and participating in negotiations with contractors on final estimates and change orders to reach equitable pricing. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Oral Communication Strategic Thinking Technical Competence 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-13).
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