Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect
What you'd do
This 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.
Major duties
You 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.
What you need to qualify
Who 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.
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