Job Description

Summary

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: The AK District is seeking to fill a position located in the Cost Engineering Section. An ideal candidate will have experience in standard construction methods, able to use that knowledge to develop construction cost estimates for Military and Civil Works Projects.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

06/27/2023 to 07/06/2023

Salary

$52,636 - $101,263 per year

Currently, this position is authorized 2.01% tax-free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the listed salary.

Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 11

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 20% for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

11

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

WTEV233979981818HW

Control number

733253800

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Duties

• This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-7, 8, 9, 10 grade level. At the full performance, GS-11, the incumbent will:
• Reviews plans and specifications during the process of preparing estimates.
• Prepares concept, preliminary and final engineer current working estimates.
• Prepares Fair Cost Estimates for civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical fire protection, and structural features in projects, which may vary in total project costs from a few thousand to several million dollars.
• Reviews estimates prepared by contracted architect/engineering firms specializing in estimating for correct format, material prices, labor hours and rates, distributed cost, etc.
• Maintains Area Cost Factor (ACF II) software system and database used to accurately program facility and infrastructure costs for Military Projects across the Area of Responsibility.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 .

Specialized Experience GS-7: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with claims analysis and/or cost estimates, or assisting with maintaining software systems and databases used for cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-8: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with claims analysis, and preparing cost estimations utilizing the latest scheduling software; or maintaining software system and databases used for cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-9: One year of specialized experience which includes using automated programs to retrieve and/or change existing design documentation or prepare cost estimates for construction projects of conventional and limited scope. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-8).

OR

Education: Two years (i.e., 36 semester hours) of graduate level education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, or related field of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes applying engineering techniques in association with the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and funding requirements for construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

SpecializedExperience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes applying engineering techniques in association with the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and funding requirements for construction projects; and maintaining a construction management system and providing technical support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

GS-10 and GS-11 specialized experience is required. There is no education substitution.

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:

Additional information

• 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.
• 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

information sheet. * This is a(n) 18 Career Field (CF) 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

for more information. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

• Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized subject to an agency determination.
• Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights are applicable in many circumstances.
• Management may select any grade level announced for this position with noncompetitive promotion to the GS-11.
• Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
• 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.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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