General Engineer (Construction Management)
Office of the Secretary - Department of Veterans Affairs
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date 11/11/2024 of this announcement. You must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience as described below: GS-13 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in Federal Service. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience, or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience.) Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Providing construction management engineering services; Documenting and observing hands-on construction for adherence to proper application techniques; Monitoring funds and progress to ensure timely completion of projects; Providing oversight and project management for construction or maintenance efforts; Developing technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities and costs for incorporation in formal specifications, [NOTE: Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, salary, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level]. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Building and Construction Communication Contract Administration Quality Management Technical Competence 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
The incumbent serves as a Senior Resident Engineer and is assigned to the Field Resident Engineer Staff in one of CFMs regions. The incumbent is 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.