Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect) - LRL001 Job in Louisville, KY

Vacancy No. CERE240232442348HDF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $72,553.00 to $113,047.00 Grade 11 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/10/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Louisville, KY


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • Serve as a Project Engineer/Architect with responsibility for managing all phases of complex Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts and serving as the coordinator and spokesperson for assigned projects.
  • Review directives and/or criteria which outline the requirements and funds limitations for proposed work.
  • Determine the extent of design activities involved, coordinates the development of design criteria, and prepares description of work.
  • Provide pertinent regulatory and engineering requirements, and initiates and monitors on-site pre-design conferences.
  • Analyze project criteria, man-hours, travel, overhead requirements, and an application of reasonable profit levels to prepare estimates for the A-E's design fee and estimates of in-house review costs.
  • Review A-E proposals against previously prepared Government estimates, research and discuss differences with A-E, provide clarification and guidance, and participate in negotiations to eliminate misunderstandings to obtain a fair and reasonable cost.
  • Regularly contact A-E to monitor the status of work, monitors expenditures to efficiently maintain a funding level that provides for optimum design project progress and initiates appropriate action when changes in funding are needed.
  • Responsible for preparation and submittal of A-E performance evaluation for both design and construction support phases.
  • Coordinate engineering and design support of construction activities; reviews construction contract modifications or changes which involve revision of previously prepared designs.
  • Discuss work with A-E firm, and assists in negotiating design contract modifications, or new design contracts, where work is extensive enough to require such action.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • May require a valid driver's license.
  • All positions at the GS-12 grade level require professional registration/certification as an engineer or architect.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with agency regulatory guidelines governing the various stages of project development and the design process; providing technical and administrative support to Branch Chief; providing project schedule and budget data for use in determining status of Branch workload. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing Architect-Engineer (A-E) design of work, estimate of fees, specifications and negotiate contracts for design of complex military/civil facilities, cost estimates for large civil works type projects; reviewing construction modifications; initiating fund requests for the projects and reviews budget recommendations of other Engineering Division Branches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

In addition to Specialized Experience mentioned above, you MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below (please click the link next to the corresponding series to view qualification requirements):

Individual Occupational Requirement for Architecture, series 0808: Architecture Series
Individual Occupational Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering

NOTE: You must submit copies of all relevant transcripts with your application package to meet the individual occupational requirement (IOR).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • You may be required 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 an Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government.
  • Some positions may require a security clearance to include fingerprinting.
  • Some positions may require random drug testing.
  • Some positions may require temporary duty travel.
  • Some positions may require physical activity to include lifting equipment, walking, bending, and climbing.
  • Some positions may require work in a construction setting where there is exposure to unfavorable conditions such as noise and fumes.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

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.

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

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: http://usace.yellogov.com/app/collect/event/wxtk4IjZ4WdXiy5PhaTw3w.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Please have the six-digit number (LRL001) located at the top of this job posting for reference when completing the registration for consideration of this opportunity.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
RE-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40202
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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