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 is an Interdisciplinary, developmental GS-11/12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Construction Division.
Duties
Make thorough study of contracts, plans, and specifications. Recommend changes which would facilitate or improve the facilities, together with justification for the recommendations, and initiates contract modification as required.
Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors for field changes to contract plans and specifications and prepares draft of findings of fact on which modifications may be based.
Maintain close contact with contractor's representatives in order to plan quality assurance activity requirements of the contractors operations.
Visit work sites, including high-voltage areas, to verify that work is being carried out according to specifications. Ensure compliance with contract provisions and statutory requirements.
Expedite the preparation of factual data for submission of as-built drawings.
Review plans and specifications and plan-in-hand reviews prior to bid openings for omissions, discrepancies, etc., and prepare recommendations for necessary revisions.
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.