Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the supervisory Section Chief for the Electrical-Mechanical Design Section. USACE New York will relocate from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027. This is an Obligated Position to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement.
Duties
Responsible for the electrical and mechanical designs, studies, and investigations prepared by the branch.
Coordinates work assignments with specialists in other districts, higher authority, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, etc.
Review of contractors and manufacturers drawings for equipment, design, and installation related to mechanical and electrical engineering systems to assure conformance with design drawings and contract specifications.
Assists Construction Division and Office of Counsel in interpretation of plans and specifications and in arbitration of contractor claims for additional work performed beyond the scope of the original contract.
Interprets program requirements and provides advice and guidance needed at the time of assignment or during the course of the work.
Ensures that the technical information provided by these elements is integrated into complete and final design packages to include technical specifications, quantity estimates, drawings, and cost estimates.
Exercises supervisory, administrative and technical control over employees, managing work distribution, setting performance standards, evaluating and managing performance; and performing hiring and workforce management responsibilities.
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.