General Engineer (Construction Management) Department of Veterans Affairs Construction and Facilities Management Overview Open & closing dates 11/09/2018 to 02/08/2019 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 13 Salary $61,801 to $125,728 per year Salary varies by location - See Additional Information Section below Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Riverside, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA Jacksonville, FL Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Boston, MA Perry Point, MD Saint Louis, MO Raleigh, NC Buffalo, NY Portland, OR Bayamon, PR Morovis, PR San Juan, PR Charleston, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Dallas, TX Lubbock, TX Fredericksburg, VA Milwaukee, WI Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS Share Announcement number RP-19-LS-10353531-DH-OCA Control number 516608300 Videos Duties Duties Summary This position serves as a Resident Engineer and is assigned to the Field Resident Engineer Staff in one of CFM's regions. Responsibilities This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications through the closing date and will be used to fill vacant positions in all regions of the Office of Construction and Facilities Management. Referral lists may be requested to fill vacant positions for any location throughout the life of the announcement. The cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight on the date that the referral list is requested. Applications received after the cutoff date may be considered on future referral lists. The "Next Steps" area of the announcement provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement. The Resident Engineer is responsible for providing oversight and guidance for large, complex major construction projects and overseeing execution of major construction contracts. Construction activities involve new construction, renovation projects, seismic reinforcement, modernization projects, demolition, lease projects and major utility replacement systems. The incumbent reviews and analyzes contract plans and specifications and identifies problem areas or potential problems and makes recommendations to resolve the issues. Monitors daily on-site activities and determines the sufficiency of work completed by craftsmen and tradesmen, and evaluates the work to ensure compliance with contract documents. The Resident Engineer works with contractors and sub-contractors to resolve difficulties encountered with planned construction activities and unanticipated conflicts, obstacles, or conditions on-site. Conducts and carries out daily and final inspections. Inputs daily progress data into computer management program and updates the Critical Path Method (CPM) system to monitor project progress. Work Schedule: Full-Time - 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: General Engineer (Construction Management)/135200 Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring field and construction inspection, investigations or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, and climbing. Inspections are often done over a rough terrain and in tight and awkward locations, under somewhat hazardous conditions. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Job family (Series) Similar jobs Requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. May serve a probationary period. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Selectee must sign a Mobility Agreement Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Education Requirement for Professional Engineer Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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) static, 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 properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Note: An applicant who meets the basic requirements as specified in A or B above, except as noted under B.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise. Applicant must also meet Specialized Experience requirement below: GS-11: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: experience participating in large major construction projects; experience in the concepts, principles and practices of engineering disciplines sufficient to provide advice and guidance needed to support on projects assigned; experience and knowledge of construction phasing and standard design practices, construction drawings and specifications, construction practices and techniques needed to construct large scale buildings and other structures; experience negotiating contract time extensions, change orders and supplemental agreements. GS-12 : One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service). Specialized experience includes: experience providing oversight for large, complex major construction projects and overseeing execution of construction contracts; experience reviewing contract plans and specifications; experience monitoring daily on-site activities, construction progress and contract compliance issues; experience conducting and carrying out daily and final inspections; experience negotiating contractual time extensions, change orders and supplemental agreements in order to keep costs to a minimum and maintain the project schedule; experience reviewing contractor's Critical Path Method (CPM) diagrams; and experience communicating with contractors and other officials on construction projects. GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service). Specialized experience includes: experience as a Senior Resident Engineer responsible for providing oversight and guidance for large, complex major construction projects and overseeing execution of major construction contracts involving new construction, renovation projects, seismic reinforcement, modernization projects, demolition, lease projects and major utility replacement systems; experience reviewing and analyzing contract plans and specifications and identifying problem areas or potential problems with planned construction activities and making recommendations to resolve the issues; experience monitoring daily on-site activities and determining the sufficiency of completed work by craftsmen and tradesmen and experience evaluating the work to ensure compliance with contract documents; experience in construction phasing and standard design practices, construction drawings and specifications, particularly as they apply to medical facilities and mastery of standard construction practices and techniques needed to construct large scale buildings and other structures; experience and expert negotiating and communication skills to maintain professional relationships with contractors and other VA officials. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Additional information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. IF SELECTED, SIGNED MOBILITY AGREEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED Salary Information (The salary information provided is just a sample for these locations. All 2018 salary charts can be found on the OPM web-site - ) GS-11 Riverside, CA $69-283 - $90,071 Buffalo, NY $63,239 - $82,214 St. Louis, MO $61,801 - $80,345 GS-12 Atlanta, GA $77,058 - $100,175 San Juan, PR $75,495 - $97,508 Portland, OR $77,929 - $101,308 GS-13 Boston, MA $96,411 - $125,335 San Diego, CA $96,713 - $125,728 Chicago, IL $96,403 - $125,325 The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at . Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Alternate Application: If you are unable to apply online view the following Alternate Application Information instructions at How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in alphabetical order. Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Drug test required No Required Documents Required Documents Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) OF-306 Other Other Veterans Document Resume SF-15 SF-50 Transcript Documents Required: Resume Transcript Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Benefits Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How to Apply How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/08/2019 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the M ore Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information NCA Human Resources Center Phone Email Address Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington, DC 20001 US Next steps The first list of eligible applicants will be pulled for referral upon receipt of a request to fill vacant positions. Referral lists may be requested to fill vacant positions for any location throughout the life of the announcement. The cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight on the date that the referral list is requested. Applications received after the cutoff date, may be considered on future referral lists. All applicants may receive consideration for 3 months from the date of application. If you wish to be considered after that period, and the announcement is still open to receive applications, you must re-apply to indicate your continued interest. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents), applicants will be referred to the selecting official as requested by the various locations. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. Fair & Transparent Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. 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