Senior Cost Engineer; Interdisciplinary), GS-XX

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

PACIFIC OCEAN DIVISION (POD) - HONOLULU DISTRICT

Fort Shafter, HI

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.

Works under general supervision and receives initial guidance on policy matters, overall instructions on program objectives and general priorities. As senior cost engineer, the incumbent is allowed almost complete independence of action and performs work on his/her own initiative. The incumbent is delegated full responsibility for the technical activities in his/her area of expertise. The incumbent's technical recommendations and decisions are relied upon as technically sound and are generally accepted as a final commitment.

Completed work is reviewed only for overall adequacy, timeliness, and proper coordination with other technical specialists. The incumbent keeps the supervisor advised on the status of controversial matters. Work is reviewed for soundness of conclusions and satisfactory compliance with overall policy and attainment of program objectives.

• Serves as the senior cost engineering technical expert and team leader, providing technical guidance, oversight, and direction for complex construction and design programs.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates complex cost estimates for in-house designs and Architect-Engineer products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable criteria, standards and regulations.
• Provides cost engineering support throughout project development, including design changes, construction modifications, schedules and scopes of work, design fees, and price negotiations.
• Leads and mentors cost engineering personnel, assigning work, evaluating performance, developing staff capabilities, and improving work processes to ensure effective and timely program execution.
• Represents the District as a senior cost engineering authority at technical reviews, conferences, meetings, and presentations, providing expert advice on complex cost engineering issues and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

US Citizens.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a complete background investigation.
• 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 trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect:
  The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect within 1 year of entering the position (OR) be recognized as a Certified Tri‑Service Cost Engineer by Tri‑Service Cost Engineer Certification Board. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories.

• In addition to the salary, a cost of living allowance (COLA) of 8.64% is currently authorized for this location; subject to change.
• This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “unscheduled telework”.

Basic Requirement - 0808:

• Degree:
  Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in…