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Project Engineer
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Laurel, MD $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Engineering
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Training, James J. Rowley Training Center will allow you to serve as a Project Engineer for buildings, training facilities, and unique structures requiring a high degree of ingenuity and innovative design concepts. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as a Project Engineer in the Office of Training, James J.
- →Rowley Training Center.
- →Typical work assignments include: Overseeing the technical planning, development, and direction of construction or engineering of buildings and facilities (e.g. dormitories, classrooms, training compounds, multipurpose buildings) that support organizational initiatives.
- →Developing schematics, charts, architectural designs, sketches, and other presentation materials detailing the planning, design, and construction of buildings and facilities.
- →Managing construction and engineering contracting, budgets, design plans, and costs; and modifying, adapting, or validating/ invalidating technical specifications to ensure that projects are implemented efficiently and effectively.
- →Reconciling sponsor/customer concerns, assuring that all participating parties are informed or project progress, issues, and impacts. - Serving as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for projects when contracting is required.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- ✓Submit to complete annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
- ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- ✓Must obtain and maintain FAC-P/PM Mid-Level Certification or equivalent within 24 months of assignment.
- ✓Must obtain and maintain FAC-COR level 2 certification within 24 months of assignment.
- ✓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.
- ✓For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 52fcb9ec-2e27-4804-a475-67f5ab9c2277
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