Ingenieur/in - Grafenwöhr, Deutschland - U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Beschreibung

Ingenieur/in

Grafenwoehr , Germany

Ausschreibungsbereich

This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 23JUL0JJ409B0X Applications for vacancy announcement 23JUL0JJ409B0X455698 are valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is NOT required.
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WHO MAY APPLY ?

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.

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EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

In case of equal qualifications, a severely handicapped person or a person with equal status will receive priority consideration when identified on the application form. Such persons must provide proof of their status when applying.

Position may be filled of one of the following:
GENERAL ENGINEERING - 0801
CIVIL ENGINEERING - 0810
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - 0807
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 0830
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - 0819

Hauptaufgaben

Utilizing a highly developed knowledge of professional engineering, theory, technology, and methodology, incumbent is responsible for the coordination of European military installation planning studies/surveys, design, and/or construction projects during all life cycle phases of development from
feasibility planning, design and development through study implementation or construction completion. Work performed is intended to efficiently and effectively control and coordinate the multitude of engineering steps and processes required to plan, design, and construct military projects of exceptional quality, within time and budget constraints. Serves as the projects' single point of contact for all field offices, MILCOM's/MACOM's, EUD personnel, host nation counterparts, higher headquarters, and NATO
agencies involved with the assigned projects. Duties include developing project budget, scope and costs estimates, defining and assisting in the negotiation of A-E contract services, coordinating all phases of project development through completion, monitoring the project's budget and financial resources, and participating in the full range of associated conferences.

Establishes and coordinates all aspects of life cycle project developmentwith appropriate organization(s) to assure the development and implementation of project scope, cost estimates and budgets, project
schedules, procurement strategies and resources allocations. Prepares a Project Management Plan to include, as a minimum, a project specific budget and expenditure schedule, for each project. Complies with the financial management reporting requirements identified in the Life Cycle Project Management guidance and procedures documentation.

Prepares schedules of services and cost estimates for A-E services. Initiates Requests for Proposals (RFP). Serves as a member on a team to negotiate contracts for A-E services.
For indirect contracting, initiates request for initial ABG-3 and subsequent ABG-3 modifications. Reviews and signs ABG-91s prior to COR certification. Ensures coordination with local host nation agencies is
accomplished in a timely manner to preclude project delays. Resolves issues.

Schedules project phases. Monitors project's progress against schedules. Advises supervisor of potential problems which could result in delays and initiates corrective actions to avoid target date slippage. Monitors project costs to keep within program targets. Maintains control of project design schedules, resolves problems and procedural issues through appropriate technical or managerial channels. Coordinates all project development activities with responsible parties.

Coordinates review of preliminary and final plans/studies specifications and estimates. Ensures overall review for conformity with directives, compliance with contract, adherence to criteria and accepted engineering practices, and for meeting functional requirements of the project. Serves as chairperson for all design review conferences (e.g., pre-design, pre-concept, concept, final, and back check).
Prepares the technical and justification portions of fund request messages to USACE or other customers.

Participates in the development of special contract language related to construction phasing requirements. Reviews performance period and project phasing. Prepares estimates of liquidated damages, as well as other special contract provisions required for unique aspects of the project(s).
Reviews construction contractor progress schedules. Manages and coordinates changes and funds requests as required during the execution of the project(s). Ensures that modifications or change order requests are complete, properly documented, categorized, and processed timely in accordance with established procedures for the different categories of changes. Provides data from contract modifications in support of the field offices, as project requires. Prepares design deficiency memorandum (DDM) on design error changes and informs designer of liability.

Assures preparation of draft findings on contract claims and disputes for contracting officer's decisions.
Makes field visits to assure work is performed as planned and to resolve
technical problems which may be identified.
Coordinates actions and processes documentation for terminating contracts providing input to other organizations, as required. Monitors contract close-outs including review of contractor and A-E evaluations and associated documentation for Title IA, II, and III. Coordinates preparation of DD Form
1354, operation and Maintenance Manuals, Warranty Inspections, and monitors
final transfer to user, as required.

Prepares standard and special briefing information for Branch Chiefs and other presentations to customers, higher headquarters, and EUD executive office. Performs briefings, when required, for line item reviews (LIR) and in-progress reviews (IPR). Attends staff conferences for advanced planning
and scheduling of projects.
Maintains, reviews, evaluates and interprets management information(AMPRS and other recurring records) of projects under planning, design, and construction to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.

Performs technical surveillance over contract improvements and major service contracts pertaining the rail operation. Conducts regular safety inspections on the railroad siding trackages to ensure compliance with valid regulations, policies and rail operation guidelines. Attends training classes to perform duties and responsibilities as a track inspector and/or safety advisor for rail operation (Eisenbahnbetriebsleiter).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifikationsanforderungen

Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".

E&T Levels I thru IV: not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Level V: Applicants for positions in this series are required to be graduates from a Fachhochschule, a Berufsakademie, or a Technische Hochschule as an Engineer in the discipline specifically required for the position. Graduates must be fully recognized by German authorities to practice the engineering profession in Germany. Applicants from foreign countries must obtain an equivalent certification from pertinent German authorities that certifies recognition to practice the engineering profession in the area of specialization of the position.

• Applicant must be in the possession of a valid driver's license class B and must be able to obtain/maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license.

• Office automation skills required.

• CAD (Computer Aided Design) and GSI (Geographic Information System) skills required.

• MS Office skills required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:

English Language Proficiency Level C1 required.
German Language Proficiency Level C1 required.

Description of the Language Levels:

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Beschäftigungsbedingungen

• Teleworking: Situational possible.

• Working on weekends and holidays required.

• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY), within & outside of Germany, occasionally required.

• Heavy lifting up to 80 lbs required.

WE OFFER:

- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.