Summary
The Engineering Technician (Incumbent) is responsible for providing technical support to all construction management and facilities record document activities. This will include performing the duties of a COR on construction projects, managing the facility record document program, evaluating and tracking project requests, acting as a liaison for in-house construction, and assisting Engineering Leadership as explained in the sections below.
Duties
The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Supervisory General Engineer. Works economically and efficiently to make the best use of personnel, equipment, and materials. The incumbent has considerable latitude in work assignments and uses his/her own judgment and initiative in completing assignments. Incumbent acts as a Contracting Officer Representative for construction projects; typically, each individual project will range below $100,000, but may exceed this in value and complexity depending on group workload requirements. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties and responsibilities include: Performing scheduling, layout of operations, field measurements, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction. Planning specific objectives for the program, including required innovations and improvisations. Preparing detailed cost estimates for use in obtaining project funding and bid evaluation. Preparing correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports and schedules as required to complete project assignments. Consulting with contractor personnel to resolve difficult and complex unforeseen problems and latent conditions developing during construction. Preparing sketches, drawings, and specifications to solve problems and incorporating these change documents into the contract performance documents. Reviewing and evaluating shop drawings, samples, and material certifications submitted by contractor for contract and performance requirements, recommending approval, rejection or receipt. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties and responsibilities also include: Being a steward of government funds by ensuring that the government receives all that it has contracted for. A COR must be appointed for Architecture and Engineer, construction, hazmat contracts exceeding $25,000, all healthcare contracts for services and multi-year service contracts. Referring requests outside of the contract to the Contracting Officer. During option years, the COR is responsible for updating information required and new approvals, the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and market research. The COR must provide past performance information before the CO exercises the option. CORs are subject to and must comply with all aspects of procurement integrity regulations related to disseminating contract information. The COR may represent the Program Office as the responsible party for developing procurement packages. CORs are the delegated business liaisons for the contract with other required personnel on station. The COR must validate invoices within five (5) days of receipt against the terms of the contract and performance monitors. The COR must notify the Contracting Officer within three (3) days of receipt if the invoice is not valid. The COR is responsible for ensuring compliance with invoice validation processes before invoices are certified. The COR is responsible for completing the training for FAC-COR certification, VHA supplemental training, and any additional training based on the complexity of contracts they administer. The COR is required to maintain contract administration files in accordance with VA policies and procedures including but not limited to: Procurement Process, Security Handbook 6500.6, VA Directive 1663. The COR is required to be available to meet with and provide relevant contract information to station leadership in all phases of the acquisition process, from planning to administration to closeout. Upon expiration of the contract, these electronic files shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer: The signed delegation of authority letter The COR Training certificate A copy of the contract with a current listing of rates/pricing schedule for invoice validation A copy of all executed contract modifications The Independent Government Cost Estimate Purchase orders IPPS payment history/obligation history Invoice tracking reports and a copy of all invoices certified for payment, and Fiscal requests/approvals A signed copy of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP) and QASP reports Quarterly COR reports; changes in key personnel must be reflected on the report Correspondence documentation (all communication of problems and resolutions) Contract employee training certificates (Privacy, BCLS) and licenses A copy of yearly past performance reviews Invoice Certification Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to Friday 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD10018A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.