Engineering Technician

Summary

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. About the Position: Serve as an expert specialist in life-cycle Construction Contract Administration for the Omaha District, Construction Division.

Duties

• Serve as a lead construction contract administration specialist engaged in the full scope of activities related to construction contracts.
• Monitor cradle to grave administrative activities on construction contracts
• Analyze contract finances, contract clauses, contract payment provisions and contractor activities in order to initiate baseline data.
• Identifiy discrepancies in modification and payment packages and as needed, returns to the field offices for correction.
• Review and process monthly contractor payment estimates for all contracts including unit price, cost reimbursement, multi-funded and design/build.
• Responsible for construction contract closeout involving final payment actions, claims resolution, final acceptance notification, etc.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the expereince 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 for GS-11 (In-service Applicants - Current or Former federal employees): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applies basic principles of construction contract administration by performing tasks such as creating and maintaining contract files in an automated system. AND 2) Assisting with the review of payment documents by comparing invoices to contract terms, verifying calculations, and entering data into tracking spreadsheets or financial systems. AND 3) Providing administrative support for contract closeout and compliance by tracking the status of contract modifications and distributing documents as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-11 (For Outside Applicants - non-Federal Employees): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing developmental duties in construction contract administration, such as setting up new contract documents in automated systems and verifying field data input for accuracy. AND 2) Reviewing routine contractor payment estimates and invoices, identifies and reports discrepancies to senior specialists, and ensures required information is entered correctly into accounting systems. AND 3) Assisting in the contract closeout process by gathering and organizing documentation for final payment packages and providing support for contract audit activities under the guidance of a higher-grade employee. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting with life-cycle construction contract administration by reviewing contract modifications and documentation for technical adequacy and compliance with regulations. AND 2) Processing monthly contractor payment estimates for various contract types, ensuring compliance with payment schedules and maintaining accurate cost accounting records in automated systems. AND 3) Supporting construction contract closeout activities by processing payment packages, tracking the status of closeouts, and assisting with data entry and quality control. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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/

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/14/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047845). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.