INTERDISCIPLINARY (Technical Manager)

To qualify for this GS-12 Interdisciplinary Technical Manager position, you must be a U.S. Citizen and meet the basic education requirement for one of the engineering or architecture series (0801, 0810, 0830, 0850, or 0808) as described below, plus one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

• Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Basic Education Requirement for General Engineer 0801, Civil Engineer 0810, Mechanical Engineer 0830, Electrical Engineer 0850: A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a degree that includes differential and integral calculus and courses in five of seven specified engineering science areas.
• Alternative to degree: Combination of education and experience, including professional registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE), or passing the written test.
• Basic Education Requirement for Architect 0808: A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field with 60 semester hours in architecture or related disciplines, including 30 hours in architectural design and 6 hours each in structural technology, properties of materials, and environmental control systems.
• Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of experience performing design management for construction projects involving building systems, structural elements, utility systems, site design, or infrastructure; reviewing technical adequacy of engineering documents; and preparing engineering reports, assessments, and plans and specifications.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education.
• Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• All qualifying experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), will be credited.

Plan, administer, and coordinate the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed construction projects.

• Conduct engineering investigative studies and coordinate the preparation of designs, specifications, and estimates.
• Prepare government cost estimates to establish design fund requirements and serve as a basis for negotiating A-E contracts.
• Monitor progress and work to ensure follow-ups, controls, transmittals of instructions, and resolution of problems are performed.
• Maintain control over design development through various phases, ensuring accomplishment according to schedules and incorporating authorized changes.
• Determine site adequacy and basic design requirements through conferences with using organization representatives and A-E or organizational design personnel surveys.
• Manage technical and administrative aspects of A-E and/or in-house designs for construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair projects.
• Review engineering documents for technical adequacy and compliance with specifications and requirements.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship will be required.
• This position is full-time and permanent.
• Telework eligible for situational telework as determined by agency policy.
• Not a remote position.

A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package.

• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for certain personnel of the DoD workforce.

• The agency contact address is: RD-W2SD02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK, DO NOT MAIL, New York, NY 10278 US.
• For questions, contact the Army Applicant Help Desk via the website provided in the announcement.
• Your uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
• If you are selected, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• This position is not remote; situational telework may be available.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a major engineering organization within the Department of the Army, responsible for delivering vital public and military engineering services. The New York Engineering Division manages design, planning, and construction projects in the New York area. This Technical Manager role is part of the division's efforts to oversee Architect-Engineer contracts and in-house designs for construction, maintenance, and repair projects. The position directly supports the division's mission to provide quality engineering solutions.