ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL) Job in Concord, CA

Vacancy No. CERI243972593644HWR Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $74,642.00 to $140,713.00 Grade 9 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/12/2024 Close Date 11/29/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Concord, CA


Summary

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: Developing, analyzing and reviewing construction schedules using current scheduling software technologies, conducting analysis, and reviews.

GS-09 through GS-11 are developmental grades which leads to the full performance level of GS-12. Further details in Additional Information.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens.

Duties

  • Will observe, document, and ensure construction activities are performed in compliance with stated requirements and criteria during the various stages of construction.
  • Resolve both scheduling and construction issues on a wide variety of large, complex projects.
  • Site visits to ensure scheduling and potential difficulties are identified, documented, and resolved quickly.
  • Utilizes state-of-the-art software tools in the analysis of project schedule including coordination and integration for the construction of multiple projects within close proximities.
  • Evaluate design and construction performance with respect to schedule.
  • Performs claims analysis and prepares official Findings of Fact, estimation/cost analysis, and schedule analysis using the latest scheduling software.
  • Provides construction scheduling training to staff elements and field personnel throughout the San Francisco District as needed.
  • GS-09 through GS-11: Performs journeyman level work similar to GS-12 that are more complex.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Provide Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually.
  • You may be expected to travel 20% travel between official job sites for this position.
  • Must have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.

Qualifications

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.

Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing and reviewing reports to identify delays with contractor's construction schedules. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing and reviewing reports to identify delays with contractor's construction schedules and participates with recommending solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing, reviewing, and evaluating reports to identify delays with contractor's construction schedules, recommends solutions, and assist with preparing cost estimates on construction projects with scheduling software system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing, reviewing, and evaluating contractor's construction schedules and time impact analysis (TIA), advises on solutions, and performs cost estimates on construction projects with scheduling software system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Salary Range GS-09: $74,642 - $97,034 per annum.
  • Salary Range GS-10: $82,197 - $106,853 per annum.
  • Salary Range GS-11: $90,310 - $117,400 per annum.
  • Salary Range GS-12: $108,245-$140,713 per annum.
  • This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0802-12.
  • Incumbent may be appointed to either the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11, or GS-12 (depending on qualifications).
  • You may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level of the position upon -
  1. meeting all regulatory requirements,
  2. certification by the supervisor of successful performance,
  3. completion of all training requirements, and
  4. the availability of work at the next higher grade level.
  5. promotion is not automatic.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

Benefits

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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 You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable


NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12603644).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

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Next steps

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