Interdisciplinary

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for an Interdisciplinary Engineer or Architect at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-12 and GS-13. This positions are with the Engineering and Construction Division in the Walla Walla District .

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Duties

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• GS-12: Independently plan, organize, direct and review the work of engineers and technicians in the preparation of Architect/Engineer (AE) contract task orders and contract specifications for a variety of civil/military works construction projects.
• GS-12: Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for Architectural and Engineering services. Coordinate with Contracting Officers to negotiate with AE contractors for a final scope, schedule, and cost.
• GS-12: Prepare detailed plans and specifications; conduct planning studies and preliminary investigations.
• GS-12: Perform a broad range of engineering evaluations and assessments of AE products including: technical reports/reviews; surveying and mapping; model studies; hydraulic and hydrologic analysis; cost engineering; and other engineering services.
• GS-12: Edit and integrate technical specification provisions prepared by others, the coordinate and assemble them into a pre-final specification package for review, prepare complete architectural and engineering specs, and prepare final specs.
• GS-13: Serve as technical authority, consultant, advisor, and reviewer for all A-E products.
• GS-13: Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of a group of engineers and technicians as an authority for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services Management for civil works and military projects in the District and the region.
• GS-13: Perform quality assurance (QA) evaluations of A-E services for local products to ensure technical adequacy, adherence to technical guidance, overall quality, and cost effectiveness.
• GS-13: Skill in vocal and written expression, ability to make involved decisions, solve complicated problems, and the aptitude to exercise good judgment in all matters.
• GS-13: Knowledge and expertise all areas relating to AE contracting including cost estimating, contract regulation, contract negotiation, and fiscal regulation for both conventional and unconventional projects with unique and complex features.
• GS-13: Prepare, negotiate, and administer task orders to obtain engineering services utilizing A-E service contracts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application package or proof of alternate Basic Requirements listed in this announcement.
• Position may require submission of Annual financial disclosure, OGE 450 filer.
• The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) or a Professional Architect license/registration.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer - 0801, 0810, 0830, 0850:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to 9/8/2026 15:43 EDT Page 2 of 6properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: See all education and experience combinations under Assessment question 1 via this link: Assessment Questionnaire

Basic Requirement for Architect - 0808:

A. 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 each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) development of Architect-Engineer contracts or task orders for civil works projects AND/OR applying engineering design knowledge to civil works projects with an emphasis on (1) developing AND (2) coordinating contract plans AND specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume).

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes serving as (1) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for past Architect/Engineering (A/E) contracts OR (2) developing A/E Contract scopes of work AND subsequent government estimates OR (3) negotiating A/E task order price proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume).

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Selective Placement Factor: State registration as Professional Engineer (PE) or a Professional Architect license/registration is a requirement of this position. (Proof must be uploaded as part of your application package).

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:

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position may require you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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 Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineering Career Management Directorate (CASIE CMD) 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 for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Pay will be set based on grade level. Please visit the following link to view GS Locality Pay Tables, .
• Certain series may be subject to an Special Salary Rate (SSR) under the applicable pay table (0755). Eligible series are 0810/0830/0850. Find additional information at .

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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