INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/ARCHITECT (CIVIL ENGINEER)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
East Brunswick, NJ

DrugTestRequired

False

HighGrade

12

AgencyMarketingStatement

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Benefits

KeyRequirements

LowGrade

11

Relocation

True

TotalOpenings

1

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

  • Suitability/Fitness

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/ ACCREDITATION: 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 (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

ServiceType

01

SubAgencyName

NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION

MCOTags

Evaluations

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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

AgencyContactWebsite

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

OrganizationCodes

DD/ARCE

HiringPath

  • public

OtherInformation

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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 a(n) Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure 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/ 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. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive May be offered. Location Salary East Brunswick, NJ - GS-11: $88,005 to $114,413 // GS-12: $105,481 to $137,128 Fort Drum, NY - GS-11: $74,678 to $ 97,087 // GS-12: $ 89,508 to $116,362 Jersey City, NJ - GS-11: $88,005 to $114,413 // GS-12: $105,481 to $137,128 Uniondale, NY - GS-11: $88,005 to $114,413 // GS-12: $105,481 to $137,128 Watervliet, NY - GS-11: $77,045 to $100,164 // GS-12: $92,344 to $ 120,050 Wharton, NJ - GS-11: $88,005 to $114,413 // GS-12: $105,481 to $137,128

WhatToExpectNext

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

WithinArea

False

SecurityClearance

Not Required

JobSummary

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: Responsible for thorough implementation of the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program, conducting QA/QC Coordination (Mutual Understanding) meetings, review of quality control plans, procedures and assessments of contractor performance through regular field surveillance.

PromotionPotential

12

TravelCode

2

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

  • Responsible for thorough implementation of the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program, conducting meetings, review of quality control plans and procedures and assessments of contractor performance through regular field surveillance
  • Assures that requirements developed in 3-phase inspections comply with contract documents and are incorporated into the work and takes necessary steps to resolve deficiencies
  • Performs construction tasks in accordance with District Project Management Business Process matrices for Military Construction, environmental, and civil works projects, Resident Engineer’s Management Guide, and Construction Division policy
  • Obtains timely and cost-effective projects through proper contract administration in accordance with contract requirements and Resident Office policies and procedures
  • Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors, installation personnel, and Using Agencies for changes to contract plans and specifications and prepare findings of fact on which contract modifications may be based
  • Daily logs, correspondence, progress reports, etc), participate in conferences and perform negotiations with contractors for the settlement and/or resolution of disputes over contract requirements, alleged changed field conditions, etc.
  • Monitor funds available on contracts and contract line items and advise project personnel on same

CommuteDistance

0

AnnouncementClosingType

01

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

Requirements

HowToApply

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 05/28/2026 to receive consideration Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Please note that the USA HIRE assessment completion deadline may not coincide with the announcement closing date. Applicants are responsible for verifying that all assessments are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline indicated in their notification, even if the announcement has already closed. If the assessment is not completed by the deadline date, you will not be considered for the position. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. You must complete the assessment by the deadline date in the email of instructions, even if the announcement has already closed to be considered. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. 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://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

RequiredDocuments

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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