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 position provides direct support to one or more Corps of Engineers field offices. The incumbent provides construction planning, coordination and contract support services for the construction contracts being executed by the supported field office(s).
Duties
Prepares and coordinates construction preliminary planning tasks for future construction contracts.
Performs pre-award survey investigation of prospective construction contractors (before award) to ascertain/confirm their technical capabilities, and provides written recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
Reviews and recommends adjustments in work schedules and scopes of work to ensure that manpower and material resources are used on a timely and optimum basis.
Monitors the status of funds requests for proposed change orders, communicates with the appropriate offices as needed (PPM Division, Resource Management Office, etc.) to ensure timely receipt and processing of funds.
Serve as the district's primary point of contact and leader to train staff members, coordinate and assist in resolving issues and to fully implement the Resident Management System (RMS) at Japan Engineer District.
Prepares input for Command Management Review (CMR) briefing charts.
Makes periodic visits to the field offices to view the construction projects firsthand and to obtain the inputs of the field office staffs on project execution.
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
Continued from above Additional Information Section: 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/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized. Advanced in Hire MAY be authorized. Relocation / Recruitment Incentives MAY be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized. 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. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement [** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appoint-able within 120 days. If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5-year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment.