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United States Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approximately 34,000 dedicated Civilians and Soldiers delivering engineering services to customers in more than 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability as a guiding principle, our disciplined Corps team is working diligently to strengthen our Nation’s security by building and maintaining America’s infrastructure and providing military facilities where our servicemembers train, work and live. We are also researching and developing technology for our war fighters while protecting America’s interests abroad by using our engineering expertise to promote stability and improve quality of life.
We are energizing the economy by dredging America’s waterways to support the movement of critical commodities and providing recreation opportunities at our campgrounds, lakes and marinas.
And by devising hurricane and storm damage reduction infrastructure, we are reducing risks from disasters.
Our men and women are protecting and restoring the Nation’s environment including critical efforts in the Everglades, the Louisiana coast, and along many of our Nation’s major waterways. The Corps is also cleaning sites contaminated with hazardous, toxic or radioactive waste and material in an effort to sustain the environment.
Through deeds, not words, we are...BUILDING STRONG. |
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Vacancy Announcement Number: NCFV09577439S
Position: GS-13:ARCHITECT(0808), CIVIL ENGINEER(0810), MECHANICAL ENGINEER(0830), ELECTRICAL ENGINEER(0850)
Duties: As as a regional technical specialist for Civil Works projects, the incumbent assignments involve work in a broad range of specialized activities related to cost engineering functions pertaining to Civil Works projects within the region. The incumbent encounters many tasks throughout the project life that draw upon broad experience and knowledge of cost estimating, construction engineering and scheduling. He/She has a vast degree of estimating and engineering experience and expert understanding of cost estimating methods and automation tools (MCACES, LCC, Primavera, etc.) Incumbent produces accurate cost estimates and schedules for the programming, budgeting and contract award of complex multi-contract projects. The incumbent provides expert cost and schedule advice to designers and construction managers during both the design and construction of the project. Serves on District planning/design Teams upon request, and on regional (Division) Technical Discipline Teams.
About the Position: This is an EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION which may be filled by TERM appointment NTE 13 months and can be extended up to a total of 4 years.
TDY may be required.
This position may be located in various locations throughout Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Engineering District has a District headquarters and various resident offices to execute the projects throughout the country. The position is under the supervision of the District commander within AED.
The job provides the opportunity to learn how USACE operates in a reconstruction effort. You will deal with competing priorities and corporate approach to improving programs and methods of operation. To be successful in this position, you will need to (a) know your job: (b) be situationally aware: (c) be healthy; and (d) treat every individual with dignity and respect.
Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply)
All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
Work may entail extended work shift of 12-18 hours a day.
Foreign post differential of 35% is authorized while TCS/TDY to a downrange location. Additional compensation of 35% over basic compensation will be granted to employees for a service at designated danger pay costs. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferred to overseas area
Specialized Experience: Professional and expert knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties enabling the incumbent to produce complete engineering cost estimates for a wide range of complex multi-contract projects involving complex technical issues. Expert knowledge of cost estimating, construction engineering and scheduling in order to provide advice to designers and construction managers during both the design and construction of the project. Must have broad understanding of the many complex technical issues which face designers and constructors within various engineering/architectural disciplines such as civil, mechanical and electrical engineering/architectural fields, and use this knowledge and understanding to produce accurate cost estimates and schedules for the programming, budgeting and contract award of complex multi-contract projects.
GS-12 and above: Bachelor''s degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management''s basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
Other Information:(Click on Other Information)
Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.
May require overtime work.
May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 18
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.
Overseas unaccompanied tour.
Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
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.
Other Advantages: This position provides an opportunity to join an organization of both military and civilian personnel who are working side-by-side as dedicated professionals committed to the reconsturction mission within Afghanistan.
Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Position is designated as Emergency Essential.
A medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
License/Certification: Professional Registration or Tri-Service Certification is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)
Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
If your resume is currently in our central database, you may click here to Self Nominate
Click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create your resume. Follow the instructions in this vacancy announcement to apply for the job.
Point of Contact: Central Resume Processing Center, 410-306-0137, applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Job ID #: |
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| Contact via Email: |
Bruce.R.Ware@usace.army.mil
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11/5/2009 |
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full time
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$70615 - $91801 Per year |
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