Engineering Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position is assigned to the Facilities Section; Facilities and Construction Branch; Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) Support Services; FFR; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. Incumbent serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Construction Project Manager supporting Navy FFR. This position will support the Navy-wide program for the planning, project nomination, programming, design, construction, repair, renovation, alteration, conversion, and maintenance of FFR facilities.

**The first cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications will be 04/14/2024; after this date additional referral lists will be created as vacancies are available. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. **

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  

• Provides overall coordination of the construction and contract requirements of CNIC HQ FFR facilities (e.g., recreation; community support; lodging; and/or Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) business-based activity facilities) including new construction, renovation, and/or conversion of existing facilities. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes facilities' project construction schedule.
  
• Assists in preparation of project nominations. Facilitates the Project Validation Assessment (PVA) team's site assessments to determine program user needs/facility demands, estimation of local competition with the program, and operational analysis. Utilizes Navy Facility Asset Data Store (NFADS) database to review information regarding the evaluation of existing facilities, physical condition, functional adequacy, compliance with applicable safety regulations, etc. Reviews the PVA draft and final reports for accuracy/feasibility.
  
• Identifies efficiencies and cost-effective measures related to non-appropriated fund (NAF) FFR construction efforts with focus on preparation and validation of documents related to and in support of the design/build process.
  
• Develops Acquisition Plan for assigned project(s) by identifying and organizing responsibilities and support required to execute project(s); and developing and monitoring project schedule(s), budget(s) for construction, design and construction management services, and collateral equipment. Prepares purchase request(s) and independent government estimates for construction, renovation, contract modifications, task orders, and delivery orders. Works closely with contracting officers to ensure procurement integrity and separation of functions between Project Management and Contracting.
  
• Prepares statements of work (SOW) for all solicitation and contract types, including modifications for change orders. Coordinates required documents from local Base (Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality, Public Works (PW), Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, or Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)). Prepares evaluation plans for complex procurement or those that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. May prepare independent government estimates for new work and modifications to award documents.
  
• Identifies requirements and assists with procurement negotiations for assigned project(s). Assures compliance with contractual requirements related to the scope of service, schedule, budget, and performance time requirements. Provides certification for receipt of construction payments, architectural/engineering (A/E) payments, and validates contractor submitted change orders.
  
• Oversees development and maintenance of project files and records, ensuring project activities are adequately documented and files are well maintained and organized.
  
• Corresponds with the activity PW office on construction issues impacting the execution of project(s) in order to resolve issues at the earliest possible time, enabling adequate control of costs and/or time extensions at the programming level, prior to actual execution.
  
• Reviews A/E submissions, specifications, cost estimates, technical planning documents, project documentation, and project status reports involving construction, repair, renovation, alteration, and expansion of facilities, to ensure these meet request for proposal intent, specifications, and construct ability. Coordinates A/E design development with commercial A/E firms (e.g. coordinates meetings to review different phases of design and construction); NAVFAC; and Navy, non-Navy Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and other governmental agencies.
  
• Develops design problem statements and continuously reviews FFR project(s) through all phases of planning, programming, design, construction to include monitoring and evaluating performance of all project related activities. Participates as Design Manager (entails program specific requirements/specifications i.e. fitness, FFSC) when assigned to NAVFAC executed NAF or Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Participates in source selection and technical evaluation boards for NAF and appropriated fund (APF) projects.
  
• Renders on-site design assistance, including, but not limited to provision of concept sketches and AutoCAD drawings with design alternatives, product/finish recommendations, and project nomination/execution guidance.
  
• Participates on committees and provides input to changes to instructions, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other documents relating to Navy NAF facilities.
  

BenefitsFederal Employees Health Benefits Program
Dental & Vision Insurance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Care Insurance Program
Leave & Holidays
Work/Live Programs
Thrift Savings Plan with 5% Agency Matching
NAF Retirement and 401 k Plans
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program

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