General Engineer (Civil/facilities) GS-0801-13
Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPGEligibility Requirements
US Citizenship
Career Category
Engineer
Job Summary
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
WHAT IS ATEC?
ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
PLACE OF WORK:
Dugway Proving Ground is seeking a dynamic and versatile General Engineer. This role will report to the Senior Lead Engineer. This position involves comprehensive planning, design, and execution of engineering projects essential to our mission and will work in the Test Support Division, Engineering Branch at Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Responsibilities
- Engineering Design and Modification: Skilled in designing, analyzing, and modifying infrastructure and facilities. Responsible for preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and project documentation.
- Infrastructure Development: Provide expert engineering recommendations to senior management, influencing long-term infrastructure planning and development to support WDTC’s strategic goals.
- Project Management: Manage the end-to-end process of engineering projects.
- Technical Coordination: Collaborate with customers and other stakeholders to define project requirements.
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Develop accurate cost estimates for engineering projects using industry-standard tools such as RS Means CostWorks. Ensure projects are planned and executed within budgetary constraints.
- Regulatory and Safety Compliance: Ensure all engineering projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Conduct regular reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Construction Oversight: Oversee and monitor ongoing construction activities, working closely with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel .
Job Qualification
U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:
Transcripts must be provided in order to qualify for this position.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Specialized Experience
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
General Experience for the GS-13: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience in: engineering design, infrastructure planning, or project management; AND experience in using tools like RS Means Cost Works for developing engineering cost estimates/budgeting, This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
- Survey experience
- Skill in facility design
- Project manager experience
- Knowledge of construction and maintenance of test range infrastructure
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Federal/State/local Engineering regulations and safety Standards
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Conditions of Employment
- Position requires applicant to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- This position requires Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.72 or the incumbent must be able to complete training within 21 days of Type A COR designation or within 35 days of Type B or C COR designation, unless another specific timeframe is agreed to by the contracting officer.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- May have to work occasional nights/weekends to support outreach events.
- This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
- This is a designated acquisition positions and the incumbent must become Practitioner level II certified in Test and Evaluation within 5 years of appointment.
Travel Requirements
0% Travel
QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:
rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil