Engineering Technician (Scheduler)

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 Project Scheduler for the Construction Branch, supporting Area and Resident Engineer Field Offices. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Duties

Serve in the Scheduling Branch in support of the Area Office and subordinate Resident Offices executing civil works construction contracts.

Utilize knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and principles of construction schedule management.

Make daily field inspections of ongoing actual construction projects to validate the progress relative to construction schedule activities.

Work with field personnel to promote understanding and documentation of construction schedules.

Support Scheduling Branch by providing on-site validation of progress on schedule activities.

Adhere to policies applicable to construction schedule management to assure uniformity in the office's methods and procedures.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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-09: One year of specialized experience which includes supporting construction projects by performing routine site inspections; documenting inspections and observations; and assisting in monitoring contractor performance, schedules, and work methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the entry level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site inspections and documenting findings; utilization of Primavera P6; and assistance with providing input on contractor performance, schedules, and work methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the entry-mid level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to support quality assurance and contract administration functions; assistance with the documentation of delay situations; and utilization of Primavera P6. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to support quality assurance functions; assisting with the documentation of delay situations; and evaluating contractor schedules in Primavera P6. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirements: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-8) for the GS-9, (GS-9) for the GS-10, (GS-10) for the GS-11, (GS-11) for the GS-12. 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.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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 11/05/2026 to receive consideration 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.

Other 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. 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)Career Field- 18 Engineer and Scientist Position. 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/ 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. This is a developmental position to the GS-12. You may be selected at the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11 or GS-12 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements:(1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;(2) Higher level work exists at target grade level;(3) Increased responsibilities are assigned;(4) Supervisor recommends promotion;(5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and;(6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is in the best interest of the government: Student Loan repayment Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only) Relocation Incentive Recruitment Incentive (offered to new to federal service employees only)