Interdisciplinary; Engineer​/Geologist​/Architect

Job 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. The role serves as Project Engineer and Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer with responsibility for monitoring construction operations on assigned projects for an Area or Resident Office.

• Serves as technical lead for contract administration, quality assurance, and surveillance of construction within an Area or Resident Office.
• May serve as Contracting Officer's Representative; assists the Resident Engineer in interpreting the intent of plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion.
• Prepares modification documents which involve design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc., resulting from deficiencies encountered during the construction phase.
• Participates in design and planning review conferences with designers or A‑E’s and construction contractors, or other interested parties, to discuss construction aspects and problems.
• Exercises overall coordination of construction planning and scheduling with contractors and representatives of the Using Agencies involved with new construction and modifications to existing structures, change orders, time extensions and claims.
• Establishes detailed quality assurance requirements and conducts continuous surveillance of contractor workmanship and practices to ensure compliance with plans and specifications on all phases of construction work.
• Confers with stakeholders, partners, project delivery team members and subject matter experts on all matters involved in mission execution.
• Responsible for the full application of the General Safety Requirement Manual EM 385‑1‑1 and other District and contractual safety requirements to the work being performed under his or her supervision.

FOREIGN

EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. Full credit may also be given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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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.

To apply for this position, 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 03/04/2026. Click the “Apply” link to access the online application, log into your USAJOBS account or create one at  Questionnaire/. Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents;

your resume must be two pages or less and support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. After confirming that all required documentation is included, submit the application.

• Your resume (two pages or less, detailing work experience, dates, hours, and responsibilities).
• Cover letter (optional).
• Most recent performance appraisal (optional).
• Transcript if education is substituted for experience.
• License or certification required for the position.
• Military retirement or…