Engineering Technician

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: Serve as an expert specialist in life-cycle Construction Contract Administration for the Omaha District, Construction Division. Responsibilities Serve as a lead construction contract administration specialist engaged in the full scope of activities related to construction contracts. Monitor cradle to grave administrative activities on construction contracts Analyze contract finances, contract clauses, contract payment provisions and contractor activities in order to initiate baseline data. Identifiy discrepancies in modification and payment packages and as needed, returns to the field offices for correction. Review and process monthly contractor payment estimates for all contracts including unit price, cost reimbursement, multi-funded and design/build. Responsible for construction contract closeout involving final payment actions, claims resolution, final acceptance notification, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the expereince requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-11 (In-service Applicants - Current or Former federal employees): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applies basic principles of construction contract administration by performing tasks such as creating and maintaining contract files in an automated system. AND 2) Assisting with the review of payment documents by comparing invoices to contract terms, verifying calculations, and entering data into tracking spreadsheets or financial systems. AND 3) Providing administrative support for contract closeout and compliance by tracking the status of contract modifications and distributing documents as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-11 (For Outside Applicants - non-Federal Employees): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing developmental duties in construction contract administration, such as setting up new contract documents in automated systems and verifying field data input for accuracy. AND 2) Reviewing routine contractor payment estimates and invoices, identifies and reports discrepancies to senior specialists, and ensures required information is entered correctly into accounting systems. AND 3) Assisting in the contract closeout process by gathering and organizing documentation for final payment packages and providing support for contract audit activities under the guidance of a higher-grade employee. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting with life-cycle construction contract administration by reviewing contract modifications and documentation for technical adequacy and compliance with regulations. AND 2) Processing monthly contractor payment estimates for various contract types, ensuring compliance with payment schedules and maintaining accurate cost accounting records in automated systems. AND 3) Supporting construction contract closeout activities by processing payment packages, tracking the status of closeouts, and assisting with data entry and quality control. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government. Situational Telework may be authorized at the discretion of the agency.