General Engineer

at  US Army Training and Doctrine Command

THIS POSITION HAS A BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR OF THE DEFINED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENT TO THE NEXT LOWER GRADE LEVEL AND MEET THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR).

Basic Education Requirement for Architects (808): OPM’s Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/arcjotectire-series-0808/
Basic Education Requirement for Engineers (801): OPM’s Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/
As part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts. Incomplete application packages will not receive consideration.
Resumes should include full work history describing experience to make a qualification determination by including “to and from” dates (Month/year) for each position held. Your resume is the key means for evaluating your skills, knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. You are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT ABOVE, TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW:

Specialized Experience required(GS 12 level): One year of specialized experience which includes experience reviewing, coordinating and monitoring technical aspects of projects; reviewing plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects; and designing and/or developing engineering projects involving areas such as construction, modification, alteration, and building renovations to assure that the structure or facility will be technically sound and meet user needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package. Resumes should include full work history describing experience to make a qualification determination by including “to and from dates (month/year)” for each position held.

EDUCATION

You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/21/2024 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12418328).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

• As an Interdisciplinary (General Engineer, Architect, or Civil Engineer), you will perform the following duties at the full performance level:
• Coordinate and monitor the development and maintenance of detailed information and data to assist in identifying and justifying projects for major new construction in support of assigned missions.
• Review and prioritize project priorities locally and across the Combined Arms Center (CAC).
• Complete submittal for technical adequacy and to ensure conformance with policy and compliance with public laws.
• Coordinate projects with interested general and technical staff section in CAC and other Commands or services.
• Recommend technical plans, objectives and undertakings which will provide more effective use of resources (funds, facilities, equipment, etc.).
• Execute budget decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned projects.
• Coordinate the planning, design, cost-engineering, construction and environmental considerations for projects.
• Manage mission project milestones and budgets from the planning stage thru construction.
• Validate mission space and construction requirements and works with mission activities and garrison staff to develop consensus on solutions to real property planning/use issues.
• Review project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost.
• Serve as a building manager and space utilization manager for buildings to develop and accomplish complete projects related to construction, remodeling, alternation, repair and maintenance of buildings.