Attachment 7 - Position Duty Descriptions.pdf

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Attachcment 7 Position Duty Descriptions

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

a. Description of Duties:

1) Types a wide variety of narrative and tabular material, including memorandums, correspondence, reports, directives, administrative studies, technical papers, manuals, charts, and statistical tables.

2) Searches files and records for information and references.

3) Assembles materials for use in preparing reports, correspondence, and technical papers.

4) Composes correspondence, reports, memorandums as a result of oral instructions or in accordance with standard office procedures.

5) Checks correspondence, bills, vouchers, and receipts for presence of signatures, proper nomenclature, accuracy of fiscal data, etc.

6) Classifies and codes material for filing.

7) Performs routine translation duties in connection with day-to-day office activities.

8) Answers telephone and receives visitors to the office. Provides information requested or refers callers and visitors to others.

9) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

10) Performs other duties as assigned.

b. Educational and Experience Requirements:

1) Completion of elementary school is required

2) One year of typing and clerical experience is required.

c. Required Skills:

1) Ability to type 40 words per minute.

2) Level 4 English ability (good working knowledge) is required.

3) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras).

4) Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

a. Description of Duties

1) Lead Assistant Administrator facilitating all customs clearance and coordinating USACE Contractors’ shipments across the border into Saudi in support of USACE projects.

2) Provide guidance and management of other Contractor employees under this contract.

3) Facilitate visa processes for Contractors and USACE employees.

4) Types a wide variety of narrative and tabular material, including memorandums, correspondence, reports, directives, administrative studies, technical papers, manuals, charts, and statistical tables.

5) Checks correspondence, bills, vouchers, and receipts for signatures, proper nomenclature, etc.

6) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

7) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) Completion of high school

2) One year of typing and clerical experience

3) Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience.

c. Required Skills

1) Ability to type 40 words per minute.

2) Level 4 English ability. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

3) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras)

4) Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

3. COST ESTIMATOR

1) Performs a variety of work relative to planning and evaluating construction methods and procedures for various technical engineering alternatives relative to project work, reviewing and/or preparing a wide variety of engineering estimates, in coordination with and in advisement to USACE personnel, and participating in bid opening and negotiation meetings as technical advisor or for informational purposes. The Cost Estimator is prohibited from officially representing USACE in such meetings.

2) Develops cost estimates for projects from feasibility to construction.

3) Recommends consideration of changes in plans which may result in greater economy through substitution of materials or simplification of construction.

4) Advises supervisor or project managers of extremely difficult and/or controversial problems and matters of policy resulting from assigned estimating responsibilities and work assignments.

Suggests methods or procedures or additional studies required to resolve problems encountered.

5) Makes field visits to USACE projects to gather firsthand information regarding Task Order operations, difficulties encountered, the relative merits of proposed materials, availability, costs relative to allowable substitutes, and other information that will assist in making sound and realistic cost estimates.

6) Attends negotiation meetings, bid opening sessions, and Board of Review meetings.

7) Maintains files of current material prices and construction equipment first costs obtained from quotations by suppliers.

8) Provides technical review and/or guidance for other Contractor employees under this contract involved in estimate preparation.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops, and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

10) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

11) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) University degree

2) Two years’ experience related to the above description of duties

3) Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience

1) Level 3 English ability. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

3) Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

4. LEAD ENGINEER ASSISTANT

1) Serves as technical professional engineer advising USACE for one or more program areas which involve substantial and exceptionally complex engineering aspects relating to the design, implementation, and administration of technical projects for road and irrigation systems, bridges, facilities, etc.

2) Reviews designs, drawings, specifications, detailed engineering plans, and cost estimate submittals for compliance against project requirements.

3) Reviews, evaluates, and makes professional recommendations to USACE personnel concerning the engineering feasibility of plans developed by proposers of projects.

4) Monitors the adequacy and acceptability of the engineering aspects of project construction work through field inspections, review of Contractor reports, and meetings with project personnel.

5) Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions in cases of life-threatening situations as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of Contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks.

6) Submits reports to USACE personnel on project progress, including professional analyses of engineering and related problems and recommendations for corrective action.

7) Maintains liaison with USACE personnel and Contractors responsible for project implementation, scheduling, procurement, and compliance with local building and construction codes to facilitate the resolution of problems.

8) May supervise a contractor staff of engineering draftsmen, engineering inspectors, clerical support personnel, and, where needed, other engineers employed under this contract.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops, and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

b. Education & Experience Qualifications:

1) B.S. or equivalent collegiate degree in civil or other appropriate engineering field

2) At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in Engineering

3) Expert knowledge of the field of engineering in which engaged and sound knowledge of allied fields bearing upon the engineering work involved.

4) Expert knowledge of building and construction practices and knowledge of building and construction codes.

5) Substantial skill in preparing engineering reports, specifications, and related materials in English.

1) Level 3 English language ability (fluent) and ability to speak and read Arabic.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

5. ENGINEER, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (CIVIL)

1) Serves as a general project engineer providing professional and technical guidance and expertise to USACE personnel to assist in managing Contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and KSA.

2) Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Saudi national and international standards and practices for civil and structural engineering designs, soil and foundation analysis for horizontal and vertical construction, including but not limited to facility site layout, site drainage, geotechnical considerations, material selection and approval for roads, bridges, and structures; water treatment and distribution infrastructure and systems; and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure and systems.

3) Participates in design reviews of and provides comments to USACE personnel on Contractor-submitted civil engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications.

4) Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions to USACE personnel as required to ensure high quality performance on Contractor executed civil engineering projects or project tasks.

5) Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions in cases of life-threatening situations as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of Contractor executed civil engineering projects or project tasks.

6) Assists the appointed Contracting officer’s representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and, at the direction of USACE personnel, enforcing contractual provisions regarding Contractor civil engineering requirements and deliverables.

7) Documents and provides reports regarding Contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Recommends authorization of progress payments based on observed Task Order progress to established quality standards and specifications.

8) Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

1) University degree in civil engineering

6. ENGINEER, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (ELECTRICAL)

expertise to USACE personnel to assist in managing Contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and KSA.

2) Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Saudi national and international standards and practices for electrical engineering designs, system components, installations, and system construction, including but not limited to primary power generation and distribution infrastructure, commercial and industrial electrical systems, and residential electrical systems.

3) Participates in design reviews of and provides comments on Contractor-submitted electrical engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications. Comments will be provided to USACE personnel.

4) Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions to USACE personnel as required to ensure high quality performance on Contractor executed electrical engineering projects or project tasks.

5) Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions in cases of life-threatening situations as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of Contractor executed electrical engineering projects or project tasks.

6) Assists the appointed Contracting officer’s representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and, at the direction of USACE personnel, enforcing contractual provisions regarding Contractor electrical engineering requirements and deliverables.

7) Documents and provides reports to USACE personnel regarding Contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Provides recommendations to USACE personnel regarding authorization of progress payments based on observed Task Order progress to established quality standards and specifications.

8) Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

1) University degree in electrical engineering

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

7. ENGINEER, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (MECHANICAL)

expertise to USACE personnel in managing Contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the KSA.

2) Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Saudi national and international standards and practices for mechanical engineering designs, system components, installations, and system construction, including but not limited to site, facility, and building mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, and residential applications; water treatment and distribution infrastructure and systems; and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure and systems.

3) Participates in design reviews of and provides comments on Contractor-submitted mechanical engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications. Comments will be provided to USACE personnel

4) Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions to USACE personnel as required to ensure high quality performance on Contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks.

5) Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions in cases of life-threatening situations as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of Contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks.

6) Assists the appointed Contracting officer’s representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and, at the direction of USACE personnel, enforcing contractual provisions regarding Contractor mechanical engineering requirements and deliverables.

7) Documents and provides reports regarding Contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Provides recommendations to USACE personnel regarding COR authorization of progress payments based on observed Task Order progress to established quality standards and specifications.

8) Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

1) University degree in mechanical engineering

8. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

1) Receives and logs incoming submittals

2) Manages all archived files in the storage buildings

3) Manages Dr. Checks database

4) Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractual enforceable professional files

5) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

6) Performs other duties as assigned.

7) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent.

1) High school graduate

2) Two years clerical experience

3) Experience contained in the applicant’s resume will be evaluated as it relates to the qualification, skills, and abilities required for this position.

4) Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience.

1) Level 4 English ability. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

9. LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY SPECIALIST

1) Works under the supervision of the Logistics Officer

2) Investigates and analyzes a variety of unique supply, equipment, and transportation problems throughout KSA.

3) Responsible for assisting an authorized USACE official in ordering, receiving, inventorying of supplies and equipment that are delivered to USACE offices.

4) Assists an authorized USACE official with processing acquisitions and receipt of supplies and materials to include laundry service, working with vendors to acquire needed supplies and equipment through the local economy using simplified acquisition procedures.

5) Assists an authorized USACE official to coordinate with vendors and government agencies to expedite the acquisition and ordering processes for local purchases.

6) Maintains inventory control of the District's excess and surplus property.

7) Assists an authorized USACE official with processing materials, with appropriate documentation, to the appropriate property holding accounts for issue and use within the Division and Districts.

8) Prepares monthly reports of surplus on hand, items declared surplus, items redistributed within the District Offices.

9) Facilitates and processes site access for the movement of supplies, equipment, material and personnel; including assistance with badging processes for other KSA personnel as requested.

10) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

11) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

12) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) High school graduate

2) One year of typing and clerical experience is required.

1) Level 3 English ability (good working knowledge) is required.

10. PROGRAM MANAGER

1) Implements the program & project management goals as defined, developed, and approved by authorized USACE personnel; the contractor Program Manager (PgM) does not have the authority to determine unilaterally program and project requirements.

2) Reviews, provides management guidance, and recommends courses of action on policy matters to USACE personnel.

3) Assures USACE-determined goals are on schedule, cost, and budget.

4) Assists USACE personnel with managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, development, design, and construction of assigned projects.

5) Assists USACE personnel with integration of known requirements; manages project budget and schedule as directed by authorized USACE personnel; and serves as a point-of-contact for assigned projects.

6) Assists USACE personnel to negotiate and integrate all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), consider customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects when recommending a comprehensive management plan.

7) Assists USACE personnel to integrate customer schedules and criteria, establish project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.

8) Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned; the contractor PgM does not have authority to make budget determinations without final approval of USACE personnel.

9) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

10) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

11) Performs other duties as assigned.

12) The authority of the contractor PgM shall be limited to directing or controlling other contractor employees under this contract and shall not extend to USACE personnel. The contractor PgM does not have authority to officially represent the U.S. Government at inter-governmental meetings and forums. The contractor PgM is further restricted from exercising discretion that would commit the U.S. Government to a course of action without the final approval of authorized USACE personnel.

1) University degree

1) Journeyman experience as a program manager with engineering background.

2) Level 2 English language ability (fluent) is required.

3) Ability to work with all types of individuals in a stressful environment for long periods of time.

11. PROJECT ENGINEER ASSISTANT (PEA)

1) Works under the direction of the resident or area engineer. Work is assigned in general terms of overall objectives and results desired.

2) During design phase of a project, assists USACE personnel to perform constructability review of project designs & specifications to determine site compatibility & anticipated problems.

3) During construction phases, assists USACE personnel to ensure Contractor compliance w/Task

Order schedules, plans, specifications, etc. Identifies actual or potential problems & recommends changes as necessary.

4) Assists USACE personnel by serving as a project’s point of contact to obtain construction and as built drawings & other documents.

5) Reviews Contractor receipt of materials & equipment procured by Contractors purchase orders.

6) Prepares various reports & correspondence pertaining to daily activities, progress payments, contact modifications materials, delays in construction, etc. to provide to USACE personnel

7) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs and course objectives.

8) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

9) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) University degree and one year of experience related to the profession of civil and/or structural engineering.

2) Experience contained in the applicant’s resume will be evaluated as it relates to the qualifications,

1) Possess knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practice.

2) Capability to control and manage assigned project’s budget and schedule.

3) Level 2 English ability. Ability to speak (fluent) and read Arabic.

4) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

5) Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE (QAR)

1) Assists USACE personnel by performing office and field interdisciplinary duties associated with

USACE civil and military projects including construction management and coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Customers, and other agencies.

2) Provides subject matter assistance regarding Saudi national and international standards and projects for:

(a) Civil and structural engineering designs, soil and foundation analysis for horizontal and vertical construction, including but not limit to facility site layout, site drainage, geotechnical consideration, material selection and recommendations for roads, bridges, and structures; water treatment and distribution infrastructure and systems; and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure and systems.

(b) Electrical engineering designs, system components, installations, and system construction, including but not limited to primary power generation and distribution infrastructure, commercial and industrial electrical systems, and resident electrical systems.

(c) Mechanical engineering designs, system components, installation, and system construction, including but not limited to site, facility, and building mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, and resident applications; water treatment and distribution infrastructure and systems;

and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure and systems.

3) Provides written recommendations to USACE personnel on Contractor-submitted engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications. Monitor the timeliness of all such submittal reviews in order to ensure their completion within the time frames required by the contracts involved. Monitor the contractor’s (design, construction, or service) submittal log and advise the Government of late or overdue submittals.

4) Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) review of design drawings and specifications prepared by others and provide recommendations to USACE personnel. BCOES reviews may consist of, but not be limited to, such areas as general siting requirements, climatic conditions, materials availability, materials delivery, applicability of the design standards being used, coordination between disciplines and drawings, and other unique conditions restricting construction and construction schedules involved. In short, a BCOES review is to confirm that a project can be bid, constructed, and operated; and that it complies with all required environmental regulations and requirements and be sustainable. All comments are to be provided in writing to the Government in a complete, detailed, and clear manner.

5) Review and comment upon proposed construction or service performance techniques, procedures, and methods prepared or proposed by others and provide recommendations to the Government with respect to approval or disapproval actions that should be taken. Review, on behalf of the Government, and provide to the Government, comments with respect to quality control plans, procedures, and techniques and perform compliance inspections of how they are actually implemented.

6) Prepare and update quality assurance plans and procedures for the Government tailored to the construction projects involved or services to be provided. Perform the quality assurance inspection and testing activities and fully document those activities for appropriate action by the Government.

7) Conduct the full range of quality assurance inspections and testing in order to substantiate or otherwise verify the suitability of in-place work, materials, and equipment or services provided, including testing at equipment manufacturers’ factory locations, and provide findings to the Government for appropriate action. Testing may involve hazardous materials (not including ordnance) and may require the A-E to provide appropriate testing equipment, if unavailable within local testing laboratories, or require shipment of samples to a Government approved testing laboratory.

8) Monitor construction contractors’ or service providers’ procedures for the identification, classification, tracking, resolution, and disseminating of information pertaining to construction and performance deficiencies and provide findings to the Government for appropriate action in order to assure timely corrective action as well as the prevention of similar occurrences. Substantiate that proposed corrective actions are appropriate for the specific deficiency and provide findings to the Government for appropriate action.

9) Assist the Government in an advisory capacity at preparatory inspections held prior to the commencement of the work. Prior to conducting preparatory inspections, perform all appropriate preliminary activities such as insuring that, where appropriate, the correct site location, layout and elevations of the work have been established. Verify that all required preliminary actions have been taken such as submittal, review, and approval of shop drawings; approved materials, supplies and equipment are on hand in the quantities required; safety job hazard analyses have been prepared and approved; qualified workmen are available and properly prepared; field supervisory staff is knowledgeable and qualified; appropriate testing equipment is on hand, properly calibrated and functioning; and any required manufacturer’s technical representatives or specialists are available. Prepare written reports for the Government in a timely manner that document all aspects of preparatory inspections and advise the Government as to whether the construction contractor or service provider should be allowed to proceed with the work.

10) QAR must be familiar with Corps of Engineer manuals ER 1180-1-6 Construction Quality Management. Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions to USACE personnel as required to ensure high quality performance on Contractor executed engineering projects or project tasks. Writes reports recommending corrective action on deficient conditions.

11) Perform review of construction contractors’ or service providers’ daily quality control and safety reports to assure that the quality control operations are adequately documented (including such activities as level of inspections, inspection results, testing procedures and results, deficiency correction actions, etc.) and that work is being performed in a safe manner and provide findings to the Government for appropriate action. Provide daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance of construction contractors’ or service providers’ quality control programs and safety programs and provide findings to the Government for appropriate action in order to ensure compliance with their contract requirements. Review ongoing construction work or services being provided to verify that materials and workmanship or services conform to contract requirements and provide findings to the Government. Within 24 hours of such inspections, submit daily quality assurance reports to the Government using the Corps’ of Engineers automated construction contract administration and reporting system, Resident Management System (RMS). The 24 hours mentioned above does not include holidays and weekends.

12) Attend and participate in (in an advisory capacity) meetings such as pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings, or other conferences and meetings held between the Government’s representatives and construction contractors or service providers or, where authorized, between representatives of other architectural firms and the Government. The QAR is prohibited from officially representing USACE in such meetings.

13) Monitor the construction contractor's and/or service provider's performance during warranty periods and report findings to the Government. Attend and document the results of the four and nine month warranty inspections and provide recommendations to the Government concerning any outstanding warranty items. Monitor any warranty actions in order to verify the contractor's compliance and report findings to the Government.

14) Maintain master sets of drawings and specifications for the use by A-E and Government personnel in the performance of quality assurance, technical services, and contract administration activities.

15) Monitor the preparation of as-built documents by contractors to ensure that those documents are being prepared on an on-going basis and report findings to the Government. Review contractor submissions of as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy and provide advice in writing to the appropriate Government personnel as to the acceptability of such submissions.

16) Works with USACE Safety Officer to assist with providing safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions in cases of life-threatening situations when appropriate to ensure worker safety during the performance of Contractor executed engineering projects or project tasks.

17) Assists the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative and/or project engineer in interpreting and, at the direction of USACE personnel, enforcing contractual provisions regarding Contractor engineering requirements and deliverables.

18) Documents and provides reports to USACE personnel regarding Contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Prepares daily reports of activities reflecting progress of construction, quantities and quality of materials placed, weather conditions, reasons for delays in construction, instruction given to Contractor, and any unusual circumstances encountered.

Prepares daily reports, with photographs, to consolidate the ongoing activities of the project.

19) Serves as English-Arabic Language specialist on a wide range of issue including conferences with the Contractors, submittal reviews, translation of design documents, etc.

20) Maintains professional files in a systematic, retrievable, and contractually enforceable manner.

21) Provides translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

22) Assists USACE personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.

23) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) University/College technical degree and/or equivalent work experience relating to the engineering technology required and shall have construction contract administration experience.

2) Experience contained in the applicant’s resume will be evaluated as it relates to the qualification,

1) Level 2 English ability. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel,

13. SAFETY OFFICER

1) Confers with design engineers during development of design plans and specifications and makes comprehensive safety review of completed plans to ensure the inclusion of optimum accident prevention controls and safety features.

2) Assists USACE personnel with reviews and evaluation of safety programs and accident prevention programs. Ensures conformance with safety standards and procedures.

3) Assists USACE personnel with plans and development of activities related to environmental health hazards, such as sight and hearing conservation programs, exposures to temperature extremes, toxic materials, and ionizing radiation; personal health and sanitation, physical examinations of personnel for safety purposes, inoculation, vaccination, and immunization of personnel standards for drinking water, toilet, sewage, and other sanitary facilities.

4) Serves as advisor to Boards of Investigation in connection with investigation of fatalities to Government, Contractor, or military personnel and major property damage accidents involving Government or Contractor property or equipment.

5) Assists USACE personnel by participating in conferences and discussions with representatives of technical divisions of the district and offices of higher echelons, representatives of using services, Task Order forces, other Government agencies, and equipment suppliers.

6) Assists USACE personnel to coordinate, plan, and evaluate safety training courses. Working with USACE personnel, determine course objectives, need for training, recommends nomination of individuals to appropriate supervisor, organizes and writes lesson plans.

7) Responsible to work with USACE Safety Officer to assist with implementation and enforcement of all safety rules, regulations, and directives applicable to the work supervised.

8) Evaluate and document conformance with safety standards and procedures.

9) Review evaluate, and document findings regarding contractor plans related to environmental health hazards

1) University degree related to engineering technology and/or safety

2) Three years’ experience related to the profession of safety inspection

c. Required Qualifications:

1) Knowledge of building design, construction standards, methods, and practices sufficient to evaluate compliance with safety and occupational health criteria (such as EM 385-1-1).

2) Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, and standards.

3) Knowledge of a job hazard analysis and other analytical techniques sufficient to perform mishap investigations and identify causal factors.

4) Knowledge of professional engineering principles, methods, and techniques and skill in devising innovative safety procedures to minimize potential for injury of property damage resulting from construction activities and equipment operations.

5) Level 3 English ability. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

14. TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER

1) Serves as English/Arabic translator for the office and serves as liaison for the office with other host nation personnel.

2) Types various forms, memorandum, and reports using office automation equipment (i.e. award citations, policy statements).

3) Establishes and maintains a variety of office files for time keeping performance appraisals, personal tracking, hand-receipt, reporting requirements, etc.

4) Uses copier machines, scanners, and other types of peripheral automated – equipment.

5) Answers telephones, greets, and directs visitors to the appropriate staff member or office.

6) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) High school diploma

2) Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education

1) Level 2 English ability. Ability to fluently speak Arabic.

15. PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

1) Visits project sites and reports on the District’s efforts in support of the USACE mission.

2) Assists USACE Public Affairs Officer (PAO) with conducting interviews and documenting stories.

3) Speak with local representatives in the local language and accurately document information.

4) Assists in drafting articles that include the positive impact on the community and the lives of private individuals and Ministries of the KSA.

5) Gathers information from various sources not reachable by the USACE PAO.

6) Advises on accurate cultural meaning and intent for articles. Assists with interviewing contractors, onsite Quality Assurance Representatives, end users, or other recipients of USACE’s projects.

7) Assures that published articles and news stories are accurate, informative, and convey relevant information to the public. Submits finished articles to USACE PAO for review prior to publication.

8) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

9) Performs other duties as assigned.

1) University degree.

2) Two years’ experience related to the above description of duties.

1) Level 3 English ability (fluent) is required. Ability to speak and read Arabic.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras, digital imagery software).

3) Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

16. REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

a. Description of Duties:

1) Assist the USACE District and area office with the resolution of land and other real estate related issues.

2) Works closely with the District’s Program and Project Managers with the planning, development, and execution of USACE projects.

3) Provides the necessary support in the land acquisition and associated Real Estate matters.

4) Visits and reports on various pre-award projects or projects under construction involving real estate issues.

5) Advises on real estate issues that require timely resolution during the planning and design phases of a project.

6) Assists with communication to ensure cultural meaning on real estate issues is properly conveyed with local municipal government, ministries, or land owners.

7) Verifies information, meets with various officials, confirms and facilitates the resolution of problems.

8) Provides reports with factual findings and supporting documentation to include photos and drawings.

9) Communicates with officials on a local and cultural level.

10) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

2) Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras, digital imaging software).

17. Project Scheduler

a. Description of duties

1) The Project Schedulers will review contractors’ schedules and confirm to the Government that they are technically correct and meet the contract requirements. This review will be accomplished primarily using RMS and the applicable contract.

2) Prepare overall project construction and performance schedules in the form of Critical Path Method-Network Analysis System (CPM-NAS) utilizing software acceptable to the Contracting Officer, incorporating all requirements of the construction or service requirements.

3) Review and comment upon CPM-NAS schedules prepared by others and report findings to the Government.

4) Monitor and report in writing on the progress of construction or service contractors using their CPM-NAS schedules. Recommend to the Government any necessary revisions to these CPM- NAS schedules, particularly in those instances where the contractors involved are deviating from the approved schedules or as otherwise appropriate

5) They are to advise the Government of any discrepancies or issues that are found during this review. Upon receipt of approval from the government, they are also to work with the local construction firms to enhance their scheduling capabilities.

6) Data Input: RMS (Post-Construction Contract Award Database): Ensure each construction project/contract is input into RMS thoroughly and accurately.

7) Scheduler will be required to input data into the Pre-Award Scheduling System (PASS) in order to create projects in this system at inception.

8) Scheduler will be required to input data into P2 in order to create projects in the system at inception. Required information is to be provided by PMs.

9) Perform regulatory compliance reviews (safety, environmental).

10) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

18. Auditor

a. Description of duties

1) Review and validate contractor extended overhead rates.

2) Ensure contractor is compliant with FAR Part 31 Procedures, including accuracy of invoices and proposal submission requirements

3) Validate time sheets

4) Perform Quality Assurance Program Reviews

5) Prepare financial reports. Assist in performance assessment.

6) Provide translation services, oral and written for USACE staff, as needed.

7) Performs other duties as assigned.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TITLE LEVELS

Technical Positions

▪ Cost Estimator

▪ Lead Engineer Assistant

▪ Engineer Technical Assistant (Civil)

▪ Engineer Technical Assistant (Electrical)

▪ Engineer Technical Assistant (Mechanical)

▪ Engineering Technician Assistant

▪ Program Manager (PgM)

▪ Project Engineer Assistant (PEA)

▪ Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

Senior Level – Task Manager for technical elements of project; provides technical supervision and QC within technical area; subject matter expert; degree of involvement depends on complexity of project - more complex, higher level of involvement. To be eligible for a Senior-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of seven (7) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

Mid-Level – Typically expected to be lead technical staff for project in specific subject area; likely to have high degree of involvement for development of plans/studies/drawings/specifications; will provide direction and review Junior and Designer taskings on project. To be eligible for a Mid-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

Junior Level – Typically expected to support Mid-Level technical staff for project in specific subject area; likely to have high degree of involvement in development of plans/studies/drawings/specifications; able to accomplish specific tasks with minimum direction; degree in technical area of work. To be eligible for a Junior-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

Non-technical Positions

▪ Administrative Assistant

▪ Administrative Officer

▪ Logistics and Supply Specialist

▪ Safety Officer

▪ Translator/Interpreter

▪ Public Affairs Specialist

▪ Real Estate Specialist

▪ Scheduler

▪ Auditor

Senior Level – Requires minimal supervision and can think independently and analyze situations easily.

Independently plans and carries out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices; resolves commonly encountered work problems and deviations by exercising judgment in selecting appropriate instructions, policies, guidelines, or accepted practices; and brings controversial information and findings to the supervisor’s attention for direction. To be eligible for a Senior-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of seven

(7) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

Mid-Level – Requires moderate supervision and direction. Works independently, but within the framework of established practices and prescribed procedures; and refers problems not covered by the supervisor’s instructions or guides to the supervisor for help or a decision. To be eligible for a Mid-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

Junior Level – Requires a high degree of direction and supervision.

Performs work as instructed; consults with the supervisor or designated employee when clarification of instructions is needed; and receives guidance on problems and work methods not specifically covered by the original instructions. To be eligible for a Junior-Level position, the candidate shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of pertinent experience in the position to which they will be assigned

These are broad guidelines. Additionally, when candidates are hired they will be assessed at the local office to validate skill-set and make a final determination of level (junior, mid, or senior).