General Engineer

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer (OCRSO), Facilities and Operational Support.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the consolidation of the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters (HQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications:

Basic Education Requirements:

• Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position; OR
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• Supporting the planning and analysis of consolidation projects by applying engineering principles to assess facility needs and develop strategies for unifying multiple locations.
• Experience in coordinating engineering activities for the design, construction, or renovation of facilities, including tracking project progress and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Experience in conducting technical reviews and preparing recommendations to assist in the development and implementation of policies related to consolidation.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• Leading facility design and construction activities for major building projects, ensuring all engineering disciplines and requirements are considered.
• Coordinating engineering activities for the design, construction, or renovation of federal facilities, including tracking project progress and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Conducting technical reviews and preparing recommendations to assist in the development and implementation of policies related to consolidation.
• Overseeing program operations, including master planning, building construction, mechanical and electrical systems, IT systems, and economic analysis.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities:

As a General Engineer, GS-0801-13/14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Plan and oversee agency-wide strategic initiatives to determine future facility requirements for incorporation into the DHS NCR Housing Master Plan.

• Serve as an expert advisor on all aspects of facility planning, design, and construction engineering, ensuring consideration of all engineering disciplines and providing authoritative guidance and recommendations.

• Lead and oversee major building programs and high-profile agency projects, including program administration in areas such as real property master planning, building construction and alterations, and information technology systems.

• Analyze and assess contractor effectiveness, including monitoring contract performance, reviewing proposals, resolving issues, and evaluating contractor compliance with operational and contract requirements.

• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for facility planning, design, construction, and management, and provide agency-wide guidance on innovative methods to address evolving agency needs.

All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

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Salary : $121,785