Job Listing: Civil Engineer

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Peachtree City, GA

This position will be filled by appointment in the excepted service.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS), is currently accepting applications under examining authority authorized by 10 USC, Section 2164, for the above permanent position.

NOTE:

(1)   Applications must be received by the Area Service Center on or before the close of business of the closing date. 

(2)   Faxed or electronically transmitted packages will not be accepted. 

(3)   Relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

Major Duties

Directs the facilities engineering management program for an equal half of the DDESS ASC. This program involves the military construction (MILCON), facilities utilization program, and the facilities maintenance and repair (M&R) program. This position is fully responsible for the total regional facilities engineering management function in support of all schools, district offices for assigned areas. The position also requires management of facilities program for DoDDS schools in Cuba, plus any Section 10 projects that periodically get inserted in the DoD budget. In the management of this program, the incumbent maintains internal controls necessary to- meet the requirements of OMB Circular A-123 and the Federal Manager's Integrity Act in accomplishing the following major duties for assigned areas.  Directs the overall regional facilities master plan, which includes the MILCON, facilities M&R and asbestos abatement programs.  Conducts continuing reviews of facilities through onsite surveys to determine adequacy (quality/quantity), deficiencies, and the need for facilities maintenance, repair or new construction.  Develops requirements and priorities for MILCON projects from base facility master plans, stationing plans, stationing plans, enrollment projections, site surveys, space use and established educational program and standards.  Develops detailed educational and engineering functional/operational specifications for MILCON and M&R projects.  Participates in site selection for MILCON projects based on adequacy for construction, functional/operational integrity, potential for future expansion and economic feasibility.  Reviews design criteria packages and architectural drawings to ensure that functional requirements for educational facilities are met.  Serves as service center architectural/engineering technical representative at predesign, design, and preconstruction conferences with construction agents and A&E firms.  Provides facility engineering guidance and assistance to school, district, and service center administrators, base engineers, and contractors.  Reviews facilities M&R projects for adequacy, feasibility, need, timing, cost, and priority. Recommends project approval and inclusion in the Five-Year Maintenance Plan (FYMP). Develops and maintains an automated (computerized) FYMP to facilitate visibility of past, present, and future developments.  Monitors progress of facilities projects under construction. Recommends change orders, adjustments to schedules and/or scope of work to ensure fulfillment of operational objectives.  Manages the regional asbestos abatement program.  Serves as the technical advisor to the regional director on all facilities engineering matters.  Responsible for management of real estate permits issued by the military services for dependents schools. Works closely with Department of Education on permit modifications.  Manages the facilities program for the DoDDS schools in Cuba, plus Section 10 projects on CONUS installations when they are inserted into DoD budget. 

How to Apply

To qualify for consideration, applicants must submit the following documents.   

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

(If you fax your application, email or submit any other form of electronic application, we will not consider it.)

REQUIRED FORMS FOR THIS POSITION:  APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INELIGIBLE RATING IF THEY DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FORMS/INFORMATION.

1.  Application for Employment with DDESS.  Application can be located online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/DDESSApplication20052Sep.doc

2.  Please indicate announcement number on application.   A resume describing work experience may be attached to application as long as it contains all the “Work Experience” information requested on the DDESS application.  (i.e.; Job Title, From/To Dates, Salary, Hours per week, Employers Name, and Supervisor’s name and phone number.)  Resumes received without the required “Application for Employment with DDESS” document will not be considered.

3.  Copy of latest SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action.

4.  Photocopy of all Official college/university transcripts (front and back) with announcement number stated on them, if applicable.  To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress.  Any transcripts submitted that are not in English will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English and from an accredited university.) 

5.  Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application:

a.  Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/MSPRequestFormNov05.DOC.

b.  A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.

c.  Copy of marriage certificate

WHERE TO OBTAIN FORMS: For additional information and application forms: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/DDESSApplication20052Sep.doc te

SUBMIT FORMS TO:  Completed applications must be submitted to:  DDESS Area Service Center, Human Resources Office, 08-HQ-049, 700 Westpark Drive, 3rd Floor, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269-1498. Applications must be received at the DDESS Area Service Center on or before the close of business on the closing date indicated in the top of this announcement. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer as a condition of employment, reassignment, or promotion, in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14-R.

SPECIAL NOTICE:  This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All applicants will be considered without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other non merit factor.

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Contact Information:
ASC Recruitment

Phone: 678-364-6619

Email: Staffing@am.dodea.edu


Or write:
DDESS
700 Westpark Drive
3rd Floor
Peachtree City, GA 30269

US


What To Expect Next:

Once your complete application is received and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.