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: This vacancy is a career ladder position, it may be filled at the GS-07/09 or 11 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-11 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management.
Duties
Serve as a Civil Engineer for the TYAD Production Engineering SATCOM Site Installation Division, responsible for planning, designing, and inspecting new construction and facility repair projects.
Conduct site visits to SATCOM facilities to develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and Site Requirements Packages (SRPs) supporting new construction, facility modifications, maintenance, and repair of structural, facility, and utility systems.
Attend pre solicitation and bid opening conferences to clarify key construction features and communicate requirements related to project scheduling, progress reporting, and safety compliance,
Utilize Trimble total station data collection equipment and Autodesk Civil 3D to produce accurate as-built site plans and gather initial survey data to support new antenna structure design.
Develop and/or coordinate the development of drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and associated economic analysis.
Direct the work of engineering technicians and draftsmen contributing to the development of project designs and technical documentation.
Assist with the alignment of satellite dish reflector elements using precision measuring equipment such as optical levels, electronic distance measurement instruments, and photogrammetry.
Education
Specialized Experience for GS-09 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes:) Assisting engineers with generating construction drawings and as-built site plans; AND 2) Collecting survey data to include performing calculations for new structure design; AND 3) Assisting higher grade engineers with civil site design as it relates to grading equipment placement and utility configuration to support installation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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, such as:as: engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for GS-11 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing project studies including written reports of findings and recommendations; AND 2) Performing civil site design as it relates to grading, equipment placement, and utility configuration to support installation projects such as antenna installation; AND 3) Conducting field inspection of construction to ascertain compliance with the contract prints and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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, such as: engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.? Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.