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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Interdisciplinary Position

Location: Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 12/11/2025
End Date: 26/11/2025
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: The public
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Far East Engineer District, the engineering and construction agency of choice in Korea! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Corps offers a team-inspiring and collaborative work environment; providing challenging and rewarding careers across a variety of disciplines. Retention, Recruitment or Relocation incentive maybe authorized, if determined to be in the best interest of the government. MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SpoquUis3o http://www.pof.usace.army.mil/About/Relocation/

Summary

Job summary

About the Position: Serves as the Project Engineer and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Plans, manages, directs, and supervises construction/maintenance programs and projects involving the performance of technical engineering, quality assurance, contract scheduling, contract changes/claims, and contract support work for the Military Construction, Civil Works, Environmental and other Programs. Post Differential 10% of Basic Compensation is currently authorized and is subject to change.

Major duties

Plans, manages, directs, and supervises construction and maintenance programs and projects involving the performance of technical engineering, quality assurance, contract scheduling, contract changes and claims, and contract support work. Participates in design review conferences with Architect-Engineers, Directors of Public Works, Base Civil Engineers, users of the facility and other interested parties to discuss project concepts. Assures that all construction performed is accomplished in accordance with governing plans and specifications. Makes construction management decisions involving the coordination and resolution of problems concerning contract design changes, contingency funding control procedures, and the maintenance of accurate and functional network analysis systems. Maintains a continuing liaison with and participates in discussions with the using agency, facility occupants and contractor representatives on matters of safety, compliance with post regulations and operating procedures.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineer:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for Architect:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the Federal Government (or equivalent) which includes: 1). Determining compliance with plans and specifications AND 2). Acceptability of workmanship, material and equipment delivered to the site as it relates to structures, facilities and construction projects. 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/.

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.