Attachment 3 - Labor Categories Description.pdf

Labor Categories Description

Principal

Description:

Directs, coordinates, and exercises oversight authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and completing programs related to direct housing, engineering design, construction monitoring, and supply chain analysis. Supports Project Management Office on concept development, and system design to support life-cycle program activities and providing guidance and resources to meet project objectives. Executes and implements program directives and develops systems and controls to carry out program tasks. Sets priorities and implements procedures for performing work activities. Directs and monitors work results for meeting customer requirements, specifications, and quality assurance standards. Evaluates performance of assigned program tasks in terms of quality, cost control, and program schedules.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s in engineering or science. 10 to 15 years’ experience in engineering design, project management or construction management. Professional Engineers (P.E.) registration desired.

Applicable PWS Functions: Program Manager

Project Manager

Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned direct housing, engineering and construction management, and supply chain projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, stakeholders, and client services. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years’ specialized experience in general program management. Specialized experience must be in a technical or functional discipline related to engineering and construction management and must have involved management of multiple programs simultaneously.

Applicable PWS Functions: Project Manager

Quality Control/Assurance Manager

Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel performing project development tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, review of program documentation to assure government/client standards and requirements are adhered, and for progress in accordance with schedules.

Coordinates with the Project Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end-user representatives. Maintains records of actual manpower allocations and costs for tasks. Responsible for maintaining cost control measures and performs technical audits of assigned projects as required.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years’ specialized experience. Specialized experience includes work in TQM systems, ISO 9001:2000, Personal Software Processes (PSP) auditing, integrated program management, and SPS processes. Proven understanding and application of government and ISO 9001:2000 documentation standards. Proven ability to work independently or under only general direction on complex application problems involving all phases of systems analysis is required.

Applicable PWS Functions: Quality Control Manager, Quality Assurance Manager

Task Order Manager

Manages the development and implementation of task orders for assigned direct housing, engineering and construction management, and supply chain projects and provides the point of contact with the task order Contracting Officer’s Representative. Supports projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, stakeholders, and client services. Assists in developing project scope and objectives. Develops detailed task order work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts task order project meetings and is responsible for task order project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with five years’ specialized experience in general program management.

Specialized experience must be in a technical or functional discipline related to engineering and construction management and must have involved management of multiple programs simultaneously.

Applicable PWS Functions: Task Order Manager

Administrative Assistant

Performs general office administrative procedures and prepares routine correspondence, briefings, and reports; reads and interprets specific procedural guidelines pertaining to administrative functions, supports task order and client filing systems and procedures and other functions which are directly related to the work. Supports task order travel, equipment, and logistics processes and tracking. Prioritizes workload.

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma and at least two years’ experience creating, maintaining, and updating documents, reports, and correspondence using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must have experience using Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and the Internet and Zoom.

Applicable PWS Functions: Administrative Assistant

Technician I

Assist housing planners, construction managers, construction monitors, engineers, and supply chain analysts with field and office operations based on commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager or Technician III.

Assists with planning and implementing assigned tasks on projects involving transportation regulations, documentation, restrictions, and requirements that apply and commonly affect TTHU missions in all the states identified during interstate planning.

Assists with supply chain strategies and networks in support of programs, new business opportunities and proposals. Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.

Assists solving complex problems involving analyzing data, evaluation of systems, traffic flow, accidents, costs, and other statistics, and solving them with innovative solutions. Ensure timely workflow by monitoring each step of the shipping & receiving process including bookings, truck scheduling & loading. May be required to collaborate with other parties on certain projects, including utility companies and government departments. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager or Technician III.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and 2 to 4 years’ experience in the field or a related area

Applicable PWS Functions: Housing Planner - (Junior Level), IS Specialist - (Junior Level), Planning Specialist - (Junior Level), Cost Analyst - (Junior Level), Administrative Support, Data Input - (Junior Level), Data Analysis - (Junior Level), Cost Estimation - (Junior Level), SCAN Analysis - (Junior Level), DATA Input Compilation Lead, Transportation Analyst - (Junior Level), Ports Analyst, GIS Technician - (Junior Level)

Technician II Description:

Assists housing planners, construction managers, construction monitors, engineers, and supply chain analysts with field and office operations based on commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager or Technician III.

Assists with planning and implementing assigned tasks on projects involving transportation regulations, documentation, restrictions, and requirements that apply and commonly affect TTHU missions in all the states identified during interstate planning.

Assists with supply chain strategies and networks in support of programs, new business opportunities and proposals. Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.

Assists solving complex problems involving analyzing data, evaluation of systems, traffic flow, accidents, costs, and other statistics, and solving them with innovative solutions. Ensure timely workflow by monitoring each step of the shipping & receiving process including bookings, truck scheduling & loading. May be required to collaborate with other parties on certain projects, including utility companies and government departments. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager or Technician III.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and 5 to 8 years’ experience in the field or a related area.

Applicable PWS Functions: Housing Planner – (Mid-Level), GIS Specialist – (Mid- Level), Planning Specialist – (Mid-Level), Cost Analyst – (Mid-Level), Data Input – (Mid- Level), Data Analysis – (Mid-Level), Cost Estimation – (Mid-Level), SCAN Analysis – (Mid- Level), Transportation Analyst – (Mid-Level), GIS Technician – (Mid-Level), GIS Technician – (Senior Level), Ports Analyst, Transportation Analyst - (Mid-Level).

Technician III Assists housing planners, construction managers, construction monitors, engineers, and supply chain analysts with field and office operations based on commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager.

Plans and implements assigned tasks on projects involving transportation regulations, documentation, restrictions, and requirements that apply and commonly affect TTHU missions in all the states identified during interstate planning.

Develops and implements supply chain strategies and networks in support of programs, new business opportunities and proposals. Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.

Assists solving complex problems involving analyzing data, evaluation of systems, traffic flow, accidents, costs, and other statistics, and solving them with innovative solutions. Ensure timely workflow by monitoring each step of the shipping & receiving process including bookings, truck scheduling & loading. May be required to collaborate with other parties on certain projects, including utility companies and government departments. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgement. Performs simple and routine assignments under the close supervision of a project or assignment manager or Technician III.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and 8 to 12 years’ experience in the field or a related area.

Applicable PWS Functions: Housing Planner – (Senior Level), GIS Specialist – (Senior Level), Planning Specialist – (Senior Level), Cost Analyst – (Senior Level), Data Input – (Senior Level), Data Analysis – (Senior Level), Cost Estimation – (Senior Level), SCAN Analysis – (Senior Level), Transportation Analyst – (Senior Level), Ports Analyst, Transportation Analyst - (Senior Level).

Inspector I

Monitors progress and conducts quality inspections for initial construction and ongoing repairs/maintenance of housing units and/or related disaster housing infrastructure (staging yards, etc.) to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and environmental and zoning laws. Relies on instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May be assigned to temporary or permanent residential or commercial structures. Records daily progress via electronically or using hard copy methods.

A bachelor’s degree or a high school degree and equivalent experience and a minimum of one year experience that can include a certified apprenticeship program. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Applicable Task Order Functions Housing Install/Mant/QC – (Junior Level), Project Monitoring/QC – (Junior Level).

Inspector 2

Monitors progress and conducts quality inspections for initial construction and ongoing repairs/maintenance of housing units and/or related disaster housing infrastructure (staging yards, etc.) to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and environmental and zoning laws. Relies on instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May be assigned to temporary or permanent residential or commercial structures. Records daily progress via electronically or using hard copy methods.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree or a high school degree and at least five years of equivalent experience.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Applicable Task Order Functions. Housing Install/Mant/QC - (Mid-Level), Project Monitoring/QC - (Mid-Level)

Inspector 3

Monitors progress and conducts quality inspections for initial construction and ongoing repairs/maintenance of housing units and/or related disaster housing infrastructure (staging yards, etc.) to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and environmental and zoning laws. Relies on instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May be assigned to temporary or permanent residential or commercial structures. Records daily progress via electronically or using hard copy methods.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree or a high school degree and 8 to 12 years’ of equivalent experience. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Applicable PWS Functions: Housing Install/Mant/QC - (Senior Level), Project Monitoring/QC – (Senior Level)

Engineer I Plans and implements assigned tasks on projects involving design development, analysis, review, and specifications; analytic or scientific studies; conceptual, developmental, and planning functions; field surveys; construction documents; mathematical formulations and equations; and investigative research and reporting. Performs assigned tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character but usually involve limited responsibility and coordinates with co-workers. Works under the supervision of mid-level and senior level engineers.

Performs complex analytical work related to environmental sciences, including water resources engineering, flood hazard mapping, wildlife and wetlands protection, land use management, hazardous materials management, and compliance reporting in support of client and project objectives. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems. Under supervision, prepares flood studies and engineering reviews. Analyzes reports and topographical and geologic data. Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports. Analyzes coastal and oceanographic processes and the environmental impact of and interactions among waves, currents, sediments, and structures. Assists with collection and analysis of field data. Performs analytical and numerical modeling of waves, currents, and sediment transport in open coast, inlet, and estuarine environments. Performs analysis, visualization, and interpretation of geospatial data, and time- series. May prepare work plans or time estimates and may lead small projects.

Designs, tests, installs, and maintains large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing or power generation or transmission as a part of major environmental initiative or to correct major/mitigate environmental problem. May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.

Identifies, assesses, and resolves problems concerning the environment. May also design, install, operate and maintain measuring apparatus to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water. Performs experiments and reports findings on environmental consequences of equipment, tools, and procedures. Ensures the organization’s conformance to federal, state, and local environmental legislation.

Assists solving complex problems involving analyzing data, evaluation of systems, traffic flow, accidents, costs, and other statistics, and solving them with innovative solutions.

A bachelor’s in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Two years’ experience on engineering or construction management related projects.

A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or equivalent. Two years’ experience on various environmental or engineering related projects including one-year specialized experience in floodplain and/or watershed analyses.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Two years’ experience in the field or in a related area.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Applicable PWS Functions: Transportation Engineer – (Junior Level), Transportation Engineer – (Mid-Level), Design Services – (Junior Level), Contract Surveillance, Electrical Power Analyst – (Junior Level)

Engineer II Description:

Plans and implements assigned tasks on projects involving design development, analysis, review, and specifications; analytic or scientific studies; conceptual, developmental, and planning functions; field surveys; construction documents; mathematical formulations and equations; and investigative research and reporting. Performs assigned tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character but usually involve limited responsibility and coordinates with co-workers. Works under the supervision of senior engineers.

Performs complex analytical work related to environmental sciences, including water resources engineering, flood hazard mapping, wildlife and wetlands protection, land use management, hazardous materials management, and compliance reporting in support of client and project objectives. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems. Performs flood and other hazard reviews on hazard mapping products and analyses produced by other entities and prepares associated reports and documentation. May assist in the collection of data and the coordination of activities with other teams and departments. Performs complex analytical work related to water resources engineering and flood hazard mapping in support of client and project objectives. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems. Provides expert advice, assistance, or guidance in support of programs and projects.

Applies expert knowledge to research, analyze data, and develop conclusions and recommendations.

Designs, tests, installs, and maintains large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing or power generation or transmission as a part of major environmental initiative or to correct major/mitigate environmental problem.

May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.

Implements and maintains policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly.

Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental policy and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.

A bachelor’s in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Four years’ experience on engineering or construction management related projects.

A bachelor’s of degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Four years’ experience in floodplain and/or watershed mapping analyses. In-depth knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and flood mapping program, particularly as related to their history, regulations, and processes.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Four years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Four years’ experience Environmental Engineering or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Applicable PWS Functions Design Services - (Mid-Level), Contract Surveillance, Electrical Power Analyst - (Mid-Level)

Engineer III Manages, plans, and implements assigned tasks on projects involving design development, analysis, review, and specifications; analytic or scientific studies; conceptual, developmental, and planning functions; field surveys; construction documents; mathematical formulations and equations; and investigative research and reporting. Performs assigned tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character but usually involve limited responsibility and coordinates with co-workers. Supervises engineers junior and mid-level engineers.

Analyzes coastal and oceanographic processes and the interactions among waves, currents, sediments, and structures. Assists with collection and analysis of field data.

Performs analytical and numerical modeling of waves, currents, and sediment transport in open coast, inlet, and estuarine environments. Performs analysis, visualization, and interpretation of geospatial data, and time-series. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems. Applies expert knowledge to research, analyze data, and develop conclusions and recommendations.

Performs complex analytical work related to environmental sciences, including water resources engineering, flood hazard mapping, wildlife and wetlands protection, land use management, hazardous materials management, and compliance reporting in support of client and project objectives. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems.

Designs, tests, installs, and maintains large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing or power generation or transmission as a part of major environmental initiative or to correct major/mitigate environmental problem.

May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.

Implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental and policy and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.

A bachelor’s in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Five to twelve years’ experience on engineering or construction management related projects.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental Engineering. Five to twelve years’ experience in various environmental engineering projects including three years’ specialized experience in coastal engineering. M.S. in Coastal Engineering preferred. In-depth knowledge of the NFIP and flood mapping program, particularly as related to history, regulations, and processes.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Five to twelve years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May report to an executive or a manager.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering. Five to twelve years’ experience in Environmental Engineering or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of complex tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Applicable PWS Functions: Team Lead (Home Office), Transportation Engineer - (Senior Level), Design Services - (Senior Level), Contract Surveillance, Electrical Power Analyst - (Senior Level)

Subject Matter Expert

Performs highly complex analytical and subject matter work in support of Client and project objectives. Uses a wide range of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop innovative solutions to problems. Provides expert advice, assistance, or guidance in support of programs and projects. Applies expert knowledge to gather facts, research and analyze data, and develop conclusions and recommendations. Expert in one of the following areas: strategic planning, cost/benefit analyses, process improvement, and risk mitigation. May have authorized or published articles or books in field of expertise.

Contributes to survey design and methodology by designing samples to meet project objectives. Analyzes survey data, computing appropriate weights as needed and conducting univariate and multivariate statistical procedures.

Advises on the development and implementation of a supply chain ecosystem to design, implement, and execute supply chain solutions applies advance expertise of the four stages of a supply chain: Integration, operations, purchasing and distribution.

Advises on production, planning, scheduling, inventory management, purchasing distribution, supplier performance and provide resolution of supplier performance issues. Advises on the evaluation and selection of strategic suppliers to meet availability, quality, cost, and flexibility goals.

Education and Experience:

A master's degree or equivalent and 7 to 10 years’ specialized experience in the applicable subject area.

Applicable PWS Functions: Subject Matter Expert, Supply Chain Analyst (Ecosystem Level), Statistician/Data Analyzer, SCAN Advisor to FEMA Logistics Director