This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee is responsible for projects involving the study, design, construction, inspection, testing of civil systems and their associated components including drainage; stormwater; retaining structures; site utilities such as water, sanitary, electrical, gas, thermal utilities; transportation systems such as roads, pedestrian paths and transit systems; and tunnels.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For the GS-11: Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates at least 3 of the following: Developing construction drawings and design criteria for civil engineering projects and managing projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design and construction phases. Reviewing design documents, including statements of work, drawings, specifications and calculations to identify design deficiencies and areas for concern, and recommending solutions to resolve design and construction deficiencies and mitigate risks. Performing project management and oversight of contractor performance to ensure compliance with organizational standards and ensuring all requirements are met. Providing technical civil engineering guidance on new and existing construction and renovation projects (i.e., buildings, retaining walls, roads and pedestrian paths, tunnels, pipelines, water and sewerage systems, storm water management, waste disposal units, and gas and electrical services). Serving as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent on engineering-related projects. -OR- 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. -OR– An equivalent combination of the specialized experience and the graduate-level education described above. For the GS-12: Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates at least 4 of the following: Developing construction drawings and design criteria for civil engineering projects and managing projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design and construction phases. Reviewing design documents, including statements of work, drawings, specifications and calculations to identify design deficiencies and areas for concern, and recommending solutions to resolve design and construction deficiencies and mitigate risks. Performing project management and oversight of contractor performance to ensure compliance with organizational standards and ensuring all requirements are met. Providing technical civil engineering guidance on new and existing construction and renovation projects (i.e., buildings, retaining walls, roads and pedestrian paths, tunnels, pipelines, water and sewerage systems, storm water management, waste disposal units, and gas and electrical services). Serving as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent on engineering-related projects. For the GS-13: Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates all of the following: Developing construction drawings and design criteria for civil engineering projects and managing projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design and construction phases. Reviewing design documents, including statements of work, drawings, specifications and calculations to identify design deficiencies and areas for concern, and recommending solutions to resolve design and construction deficiencies and mitigate risks. Performing project management and oversight of contractor performance to ensure compliance with organizational standards and ensuring all requirements are met. Providing technical civil engineering guidance on new and existing construction and renovation projects (i.e., buildings, retaining walls, roads and pedestrian paths, tunnels, pipelines, water and sewerage systems, storm water management, waste disposal units, and gas and electrical services). Serving as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent on engineering-related projects.
This is a career ladder position requiring the incumbent to perform progressively more complex duties and responsibilities leading to the full performance level. Duties quoted at the GS-13 grade level. Major Duties: Civil Engineering Studies (10%) Identifies investigations and tests to support the analysis and identification of a range of solutions to unique problems and challenges and serves as a technical resource for the execution of testing methods and procedures. Performs research and analyzes results of investigations and testing to determine the causes, extent, urgency, and risks associated with the problem. Identifies options and alternatives and provides an assessment of the varying benefits and risks with respect to feasibility of each option to include constructability cost, schedule, life cycle, operations, etc. Civil Engineering Designs and Specifications (15%) Participates with customers to develop project requirements. Conducts site surveys of and prepares drawings of existing conditions in preparation for design efforts. Analyzes requirements and design criteria, develops cost estimates, assures validation of requirements and evaluates schedules and the feasibility of project accomplishment. Completes tasks in conformance with applicable regulatory requirements and agency polices standards and procedures. Project Management (5%) Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Prepares scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules and contract solicitation documents prior to award. Prepares responses to offeror questions, conducts proposal evaluations and reports award recommendation. During the period of contract performance, holds project meetings, maintains contract files, monitors work progress, ensures compliance with contract requirements, incorporates change orders, recommends approval of progress payments and final payment to the contractor and completes contract closeout process in compliance with AOC requirements. Administer Programs (10%) Reviews permit applications Performs site investigations Research utilities Manages permit database Issues Dig Permits Project Technical Reviews (40%) Supports Jurisdictions and Project Management to identify specific project objectives and requirements for project efforts for inclusion in Statements of Work. Reviews and provides comments on Statements of Work to ensure discipline specific project objectives and requirements and as applicable, discipline specific key personnel qualifications and expertise are sufficiently identified Reviews and provides comments on discipline specific design documents to include drawings, specifications and calculations at milestone submissions to identify design deficiencies with respect to project objectives and requirements and compliance with applicable agency standards. Additionally identifies discipline specific observable potential areas of concern with the proposed design submission with respect to clarity, completeness and accuracy of the design documents, consideration of existing conditions, risks associated with the proposed design, coordination with related disciplines, compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standard design best practices, construction feasibility including phasing and sequencing, cost effectiveness of the proposed design, and operational and performance expectations. Provides recommendations at the conclusion of the design phase with respect to the suitability of the design documents to be issued for bidding and construction. Coordination with External Parties (10%) In association with agency counsel and real property representatives as appropriate coordinates efforts that impact properties within the agency jurisdiction. Reviews proposed projects to identify impacts and provide comments and represents the government to ensure the government’s interests are considered and addressed and that the impact to properties within the agency’s jurisdiction are managed to minimize adverse impacts both physically and operationally and benefits are optimized. Briefs agency leadership on the status and impacts of upcoming and ongoing efforts undertaken by external parties which may impact properties within the agency’s jurisdiction to include physical and operational impacts. Technical Advice and Guidance (10%) Assists with project administration. Contributes to the resolution of technical difficulties that are amenable to changes in approach, criteria or requirements. Facilitates the resolution of project-related issues and concerns that arise at the Jurisdiction Superintendent level. Provides leadership of the project scope, schedule and budget concerns in the programming phase. Aids project managers in the commencement of their duties when project funding is enacted by facilitating internal meetings to review project requirements.