Interdisciplinary

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Education Requirement: ENGINEERING (0810, 0830, 0819, 0850): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf ARCHITECT (0808): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ GEOLOGIST (1350): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-11 Specialized Experience (Engineer/Architect/Geologist): One year of specialized experience which includes a broad professional knowledge of architectural, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices and/or applying knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. GS-12 Specialized Experience (Engineer/Architect/Geology): One year of specialized experience which includes a thorough knowledge of engineering and/or architectural theory and practices and the making of engineering determinations concerning the various features of Military and/or Civilian Construction activities, Power Generation including Hydro-power, Quality Assurance, Contract Administration, Cost/Modification Estimates and Construction Planning/Scheduling and/or applying knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology and/or applying knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. At the GS-12, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-12. Incumbent may be appointed to either the GS-11 or GS-12 (depending on qualifications). If selected at the GS-11, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade in succession up to target level of the position upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Project Engineer and Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer with responsibility for monitoring construction operations on assigned projects for an Area or Resident Office.