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Summary This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Facilities Operations and Services Division (FOSD), Facilities Services Group (FSG) Alterations Work Group (A WG). The purpose of this position is to serve as research support, project engineering/program management support, development, and evaluation or engineering/life cycle support of a complex nature. Responsibilities As a Engineering Technician, your typical work assignments under normal supervision may include the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to: Develops statements of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for work to be accomplished by service contracts. Insures that statement of work and specifications for all phases of the contract are clear, concise, and of sufficient detail. Reviews projects, including analyzing blueprints to determine time, cost, materials, and labor. Conduct technical evaluations and analyses to identify and recommend solutions to complex problems related to cost estimation. Review designs for compliance with industry practices and suggest cost-effective modifications. Provide engineering oversight for construction or engineering contracts, monitoring work for compliance and recommending special requirements. Participates in preparing briefings/discussions that are designed to resolve problems/issues impacting the timely completion of construction projects across the Pentagon Reservation. Discusses requirements of the request with using activity. Resolves all questions or conflicts with individual job orders before proceeding with project. Conducts surveys and investigation at project site with DoD contractors and building management staff to determine condition of facilities, and to secure necessary data prior to initiating design. Applies a practical knowledge of engineering principles in assessing specific requirements, delineating engineering design and translating what is required into specifications of sufficient detail such that an accurate assessment of scope of work, cost, time, materials, etc., can be prepared. Performs independent analytical assignments contractor documentation, including cost elements. Collect and analyze historical cost data for current and future project estimates, track actual costs, and prepare cost and expenditure statements. Confer with various parties, including engineers, contractors, and clients, to address and resolve cost estimating issues. Conduct studies to establish standard cost data, identify cost reduction opportunities, and develop innovative cost estimating methods. Apply a wide range of engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents. Utilize analytical techniques to assess complex engineering and cost-related issues. Based on prior experience and knowledge gained from previous projects, develops preliminary and final design plans. Consults with professional personnel in various disciplines regarding discrepancies in contractor proposals before the Contracting Office negotiates with contractors on matters affecting the design of projects to assure project requirements are met. Envisions sequence of work and coordinates this with the functional operations of the various activities. Must have knowledge of how to analyze reimbursable work authorizations and agency initiated purchase orders. Prepares and submits pertinent specifications, drawings, sketches, and cost estimates for material and man hours as required by trade and consistent with accepted trade practices to the supervisor for review. Employ quantitative and qualitative methods for developing and analyzing cost estimates. Develop and prepare cost estimates for engineering and construction projects, including analyzing documentation to determine costs. Use engineering drafting and design systems, cost estimating software, and project management tools. Communicate technical information effectively. Performs final and in-progress inspections of contract work to assure that workmanship and materials are satisfactory; customer requirements, specifications and special requirements such as accomplishment of safety regulations are met; and in contract situations, work is performed in accordance with contractual agreement. Prepares a written inspection report noting deficiencies and any deviations from the original estimate and/or specifications. Recommends approval or rejection of work performed, and in the situation of contractor work, makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding payment of the contractor. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Comprehensive practical knowledge of, and extensive experience and skill in applying, a wide range of engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents related to construction project cost estimating within the DoD. Comprehensive understanding of construction methods, materials, labor costs, equipment requirements, and applicable building codes and standards. Skill in analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative and quantitative methods, and techniques for developing new or modified work methods to accurately estimate project costs. Ability to develop and manage cost products, including price quotes, quantity take-offs, construction estimates, schedules, and work plans for various types of projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and project requirements. Knowledge of standard practices, but also the ability to analyze and interpret complex technical information, including contractor proposals and designs, to identify potential cost discrepancies or areas for optimization. You may qualify at the GS-9 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to utilize technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques and practices used to analyze, configure, test and troubleshoot structural; mechanical; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; plumbing; chilled water; steam; and wastewater management systems. Develop statements of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for work to be accomplished by service contracts. OR Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your knowledge of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques and practices used to analyze, configure, test and troubleshoot structural; mechanical; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; plumbing; chilled water; steam; and wastewater management Systems. Develop statements of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for work to be accomplished by service contracts. Knowledge of how to analyze reimbursable work authorizations and agency-initiated purchase orders. Provide engineering oversight for construction or engineering contracts. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE? You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.