E Services/QA Program Coordinator; Lead Interdisciplinary GS-XX
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Engineering
USACE Organization
Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island District
Announcement TypeTARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position TypePermanent
Locations (City, State)Rock Island, IL
Position Overview/DutiesThe Rock Island District's Engineering and Construction Division (EC) provides engineering and architectural analysis, designs, and services for the construction, operations, maintenance, and remediation of a wide range of water resource, infrastructure, and military projects to our District customers, partners and stakeholders. The EC Division's Technical Services Branch provides engineering services for the following mission areas:
Cost Engineering and Specifications (section), Geospatial Engineering (section), Military Munitions Support (section), and Survey (section), Architect Engineer (A-E), Contracting, Knowledge Management (KM), and Quality Management (QM). Currently, the District is seeking an experienced Architect or Engineer to serve as the Private Sector Contracting (PSC) Program Coordinator for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services and Quality Assurance (QA) Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning, acquiring, utilizing, and managing A-E capacity for the EC Division and regional Districts
- Leading A-E contract administration, negotiation, and firm selection processes
- Directing technical staff and CORs to ensure quality A-E products and services
- Maintaining A-E firm qualification data and managing contractor performance evaluations
- Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for A-E and professional services contracts. As a COR, the incumbent reviews and processes payments, executes contract modifications, and handles claims and closeouts.
- Conducting QA reviews and analysis of Quality Control (QC) programs across engineering and construction activities
- Leading the Quality Management Team and coordinating development of new/revised QC procedures as well as coordinating monthly QM training
- Evaluating existing QC procedures for adequacy and developing corrective measures for deficiencies
- Administering lessons learned/feedback programs for continuous improvement in product and service delivery
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
- Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
- All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
- A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time depending on mission duties and site location.
- This position requires a professional engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license within 12 months of start date. Must be able to obtain and maintain a COR (Contracting Officer Representative) certification.
- This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possession to operate vehicles. Responsible for observing all safety rules, regulations and directives applicable to the work…
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