General Engineer – Facilities Engineering

• The incumbent provides design and construction project management from start to finish.
• Develops scope of work, manages construction contracts, makes recommendations on project funding and must be familiar with contract administration and applicable regulations to manage projects.

• The incumbent represents the Facilities Management Branch as the principal engineer and is required to travel locally approximately 50% of the time; a valid, unrestricted State driver's license is required to operate a Government/Nation-owned vehicle in performance of duties.

• The incumbent is required to be a project leader and will guide, direct, recommend, and assign work with project administration.

• The incumbent performs or consults on Deep Look Surveys, Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) Surveys, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHO) Surveys.

• Determines whether the complexity of the audit or investigation objectives calls for independent assistance from outside engineering experts.
• Reviews activities, including the statement of work, cost estimates, performance requirements, and inspection reports that support accepting the work for payment.
• Prepare engineering reports.
• Contribute to a team effort.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional engineering.
• Knowledge of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices related to facilities design and construction.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in facilities design and construction.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices.
• Knowledge of project management and budgeting practices related to facility design and construction.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and manage resources to accomplish construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
• Ability to analyze facts, exercise independent judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

• Bachelor' Degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as architecture, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, and
• One year of professional engineering experience.

• Must have professional knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques of Engineering (mechanical, civil, or environmental), essential to the position as evidenced by possession of current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Applicants must submit proof of current registration.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as a condition of employment.

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