Summary About the Position: Primary purpose of the position is engineering technician (contract administration); secondary purpose is administrative in nature. The work involves preparing monthly and final contract payment estimates, reporting progress of overall construction, monitoring overall budgetary status of construction, reviewing construction schedules, reviewing modifications, etc. Responsibilities At the GS-06 and GS-07 levels, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-08. The duties are described at the GS-08 level. You will perform construction contract administration duties; reviewing and processing contract submittals, requests for information, pay requests and contract modifications. Perform construction contract setup of newly awarded contracts and regular audits of projects in an automated system, assuring data accuracy and quality Perform occasional construction site visits to verify contractor pay estimates, investigate on-site conditions related to contract modifications/disputes, and perform labor interviews. Serve as liaison between District, Area, and Resident Offices, keeping abreast of personnel requirements and providing HR and training information to employees. Serves as timekeeper, Office Training Coordinator, and temporary duty travel coordinator processing related travel orders and vouchers. Serve as alternate hand receipt holder for assigned office property maintaining documentation and conducing annual property inventories. Manage the office Government Purchase Card (GPC) for supplies and services and coordinates purchase actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 required for GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes working in an construction engineering environment interpreting drawings, plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience required for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing and processing contract submittals, requests for information, pay requests and contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience required for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting contract submittal reviews, contract set-up and maintenance, progress payments, and schedule reviews; experience working with a quality management and contract administration program (such as RMS), This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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 a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field (CF) position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs ARE NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The duties of this position require the incumbent to complete the required initial training to obtain and maintain a Government Purchase Card (GPC) within 12 months of being appointed. A cardholder\'s responsibility includes, but is not limited to: screen for mandatory sources; obtain all required pre-purchase approvals; use the card to purchase and or pay for official supplies and services; verify receipt/acceptance of goods or services; maintain receipts and other supporting documentation; review and reconcile all transactions and statements. If selected at the GS-06 or GS-07 level, there is non competitive promotion potential to the GS-08 level. Career ladder promotions to the GS-07 and GS-08 are not guaranteed. An employee can only be promoted when he/she demonstrates ability to work at a higher level, and when the promotion is in line with the agency\'s authorized ceiling and staffing policies. Additionally, the decision to promote lies with an authorizing official, who makes that determination based on a number of factors. SALARY DETAILS Salary Table 2024-SAC GS-06 range 48777-63412 annual GS-07 range 54203-70466 annual GS-08 range 60027-78033 annual
