Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Assigned projects of broad technical scope and major complexity such as the structural design of various features of navigation locks and dams or major flood control projects.
Duties
Reviews all available design data for a project such as field survey notes, foundation investigations, soils reports as to site conditions and geology, and hydraulic reports.
Analyzes existing structures to determine best method of accomplishing major alterations or replacements when needed to provide increased reliability, or to withstand increased loads caused by changed loading or site conditions.
Overall development and processing of the technical products (plans and specifications, design reports, etc.) of the assigned project to include quality.
Develops preliminary and final design, layout, and drawings of assigned projects or structures.
Develops technical specification requirements for structural aspects of specific structures.
Provides data to the Specifications Unit on order and coordination of work requirements and provides recommendations for the structure and content of the bid schedule.
Advises engineers engaged in preparation of cost estimates on technical aspects of the project.
Coordinates review of Architectural Engineer submittal with others within the District such as Project Management, Construction-Operations, Planning, Real Estate, Legal and Contracting.
Makes field investigations of structural problems arising during construction and makes oral and/or written reports of findings and recommendations.
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/
How you will be evaluated
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.