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Summary About the Position: Support the District or Resident office in the Construction Branch and serve as a member of the Contract Administration Support Team (CAST). You will support administrative work on contracts from inception to completion, including a broad range of document review for quality assurance functions, office engineering, contract plans and specifications, contractor work progress and payments, and contract administration functions in support of office and field engineers. Responsibilities Provide administrative support on engineering and construction contracts from inception to completion. Support project engineers in the document review of a broad range of contracting documents such as office engineering, contract plans and specifications, contractor work progress and payments, quality assurance, and contract administration functions. Perform data entry of contract modifications and supporting documentation. Review multiple document types including proposed modifications, serial letters, labor payrolls, pay estimates, etc. for adequacy and compliance with policy and procedures. Process contractor-submitted items within multiple systems (e.g. serial letters, modifications, payrolls, etc.) to ensure electronic records of contract work is current and accurate. Review project and contracting correspondence and reports for grammar and formatting. Prepare and review partial and final payment estimates and monthly accruals. Use a variety of automated tools in support of engineering projects and contract administration which include but are not limited to Financial Management Systems, Resident Management System, Paperless Contract File, Procurement Desktop 2, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) providing administrative support over engineering contracts; 2.) inputting data for routine engineering contract elements such as funding, no cost changes, and minor modifications; 3.) using a variety of automated systems to support engineering projects such as data entry for engineering contracts, extracting reports covering project cost, budget, and expenditures, and providing automated reports to project engineers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) inputting data into automated contract and or financial management systems for construction or similar projects such as simple contract modifications, approved funding modifications, and administrative modifications; 2.) accepting contracting documents, reports, and working files as part of the file maintenance for construction and contracting projects; 3.) updating automated financial and contracting systems to ensure accurate and up to date reporting data, engineering cost estimates, and contract status. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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. 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/ Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (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.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Advanced-in-Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual, or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.