Supervisory Engineering Technician (Civil)

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and supervises contract administration and control procedures computation of construction estimates and progress data; preparation of construction records reports and histories; development of as-built design records; layout of design change recommendations and preparation of design data for project features and delegated designs estimates and specifications.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of design data for project features and designs drawings specification writing and other engineering studies.
• Participates in design conferences for the development of design concepts and draft specifications.
• Supervises contract administration for the project participating in pre-bid conferences bid openings abstracting of bids and preparation of bid opening reports.
• Supervises and prepares correspondence involving technical engineering and related fields for signature of the Construction Engineer and/or Deputy to Reclamation offices other Federal agencies State County and local agencies contractors and the general public.
• Works directly with the contractors representatives in interpreting specifications and in negotiations regarding pay estimates supplemental pay items contract adjustments and other matters affecting overall contract administration.
• Collaborates with other division chiefs on work related issues affecting their operations.
• Works with representatives of Project Offices Regional Office Denver Office cooperating agencies and irrigation districts to ensure the integration of contractor activities with Project Operation and Maintenance.
• Serves as a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) for purposes of negotiating and executing modifications to construction contracts and cooperative agreements as delegated.
• Serves as first level supervisor.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• Must possess or obtain certification as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a1-year probationary period -OR- 2 year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary/trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will 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.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Individual Occupational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.

Individual Occupational Requirement: In addition to the below requirements for this position you must possess the following specialized experience: technical work in drafting surveying construction estimating physical science mathematics aerospace architecture chemicals electrical or mechanical systems mining petroleum or nuclear systems.

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated extensive technical civil engineering experience performing construction contracting for water resources construction projects; experience reviewing complex designs and specifications developing and reviewing contract modifications cost estimating analyzing contractors costs payroll documents equipment material and overhead costs resolving contractors claims and experience using various engineering software programs to prepare technical reports drawings designs cost estimates and project scheduling.