Interdisciplinary (Gen Eng/Arch/Civ Eng/Env Eng/Mech Eng/Elec Eng/Geo)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
About 2 weeks left
Salary: $116,038 – $150,852
per year
(GS-13)
Salary context
Based on 49 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
About the Position: This position is with the St Paul District, Engineering and Construction Division. The St. Paul District plans, designs, builds, and operates water resource projects to benefit the people of Minnesota, western Wisconsin, northeastern North Dakota, portions of South Dakota and Iowa, and the nation. We are responsible for supporting inland navigation, helping communities reduce damages caused by flooding, environmental restoration, and emergency response to disasters.Duties
- In this position, then incumbent may be assigned duties to serve as Administrative Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and Construction Technical Lead on assigned construction projects.
- Serves in Construction Contract Administration Subject Matter Expert role with Administrative Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative duties as assigned.
- Manages and directs the performance of Branch activities that involve office engineering and quality assurance work for the Construction Branch.
- Participate/presents as needed in conferences with representatives of higher authority, contractors, resident engineers, area engineers, officials of the Construction Branch, Engineering and Construction Division, and other segments of the District.
- Investigates controversial situations with contractor that have or are expected to lead to a formal claim(s) by the contractor; and, that have contributed to contract changes, labor strikes, unfavorable weather, unforeseen working conditions, etc.
- Coordinates with officials of the Engineering and Construction Division to work out desired changes after a determination that changes should be initiated in plans and/or specifications.
- Oversees and/or performs contract administration phases of processing change orders.
- Provides quality control by serving on District Quality Control (DQC) and Agency Technical Review Teams on complex projects.
- Visits construction projects and confers with resident and area engineers, contractors, local interests, suppliers, to keep informed of progress of work, and the accuracy of construction to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Qualifications & Requirements
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 in this document.
Basic Requirement for General Engineer 0801, Civil Engineer 0810, Environmental Engineer 0819, Mechanical Engineer 0830, and Electrical Engineer 0850 Series:
For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Engineering, 0801, 0810, 0819,0830, and 0850 series.
Basic Requirement for Architect 0808 Series:
For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Architect, 0808 series.
Basic Requirement for Geologist 1350 Series:
For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Geology, 1350 series.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
GS-13
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Provide technical review of plans, specifications, and contractor submittals for large, complex civil works or military construction projects; 2) Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, coordination, resource management, and/or risk mitigation; and 3) Communicate information and project requirements effectively to senior leadership, project teams, and/or external stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
"Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted".
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.
- Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY BE authorized.
- See other requirements below.
Evaluations
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.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must 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 09/02/2026 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039172).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS