General Engineer

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia. THIS JOB WILL CLOSE WHEN WE HAVE RECEIVED 100 APPLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE SOONER THAN THE CLOSING DATE.

As a General Engineer/Project Program Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of major national cemetery projects that support the National Cemetery Administration's mission and long-term infrastructure goals. Duties include: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex national cemetery construction and expansion projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Provide expert engineering guidance on cemetery development, facility improvements, land use, environmental compliance, and historic preservation matters. Review and evaluate engineering reports, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and technical proposals for compliance with federal and Department of Veterans Affairs requirements. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architect-engineer firms, contractors, and agency stakeholders. Administer and oversee design and construction contracts in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and agency policies. Represent the agency in meetings, negotiations, and presentations involving major construction and capital improvement initiatives. Advise senior leadership on engineering, project management, and construction program issues impacting agency operations and strategic objectives. Conduct site visits and travel as required to support project oversight and program delivery. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. or after-hours when necessary to meet the needs of the agency. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Available Position Description Title/PD#:General Engineer/PD490350 GS-None The full performance level of this position is GS-14. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Designated and/or random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 level. A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify the Engineering Degree requirement. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.