Foreign Service Construction Engineer

The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Construction Engineering positions. Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to the Benefits section for more information on total compensation. At the time of application, candidates must possess one of the following: Bachelor of Science from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in one of the following disciplines: Civil/Structural Engineering Construction Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering OR Bachelor of Architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). OR Master of Architecture from a program accredited by NAAB. Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited at the time of program completion by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education Foreign education acquired outside of any state of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S. must be in one of the acceptable engineering disciplines listed above and must be evaluated by a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services (NACES or AICE) to be given credit towards qualification. The accredited interpretation must include the summary and the foreign education transcripts. The Department of State will not accept foreign education transcripts that have not been evaluated by a credential evaluation service and will terminate the candidacy. Candidates with a degree in engineering from a foreign institution must also hold a current engineering license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Candidates must submit a copy of their current license to demonstrate this requirement for their candidacy to be considered. The Department of State does not accept expired licenses. OR A foreign architectural degree must have been evaluated by the National Architectural Accrediting Board's Education Evaluation Services for Architects and found to be legitimate and comparable to that expected of a candidate with U.S. credentials. Candidates must provide a copy of the letter issued by NAAB that indicates the education standards have been met. This documentation must be included in the application for the Department to consider the candidacy. Candidates with a degree in architecture from a foreign institution must also hold a current professional architecture or engineering license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Candidates must submit a copy of their current license to demonstrate this requirement for their candidacy to be considered. The Department of State does not accept expired licenses. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management, Foreign Education section, and the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of State neither endorses nor recommends any individual evaluation service. OPM: www.opm.gov U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov Please refer to the Required Documents section on how to submit the required educational documentation for this position. The Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Office of Construction Management, manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of overseas construction projects. Construction Engineers (CE) serve as key members of U.S. government teams, ensuring that construction is executed in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, schedules, and standards. CEs must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, dependability, attention to detail, teamwork, and cooperation. The position requires flexibility, including frequent travel, overseas assignments, and, when necessary, extended periods away from family. In addition to Education requirements, at the time of application, candidates must possess a minimum of: Three years of Specialized Experience for consideration at FP-04 level; Five years of Specialized Experience for consideration at FP-03 level Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, and paid leave. Overseas benefits include tax-free housing and a tax-free education allowance for dependent children between K–12 overseas, and an unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures. Foreign Service Construction Engineers are hired at the FP-04 or FP-03 grade based on education and experience. The salary range listed is extracted from the Foreign Service Overseas and Washington pay scales. The Department determines the starting step in part by the highest education level achieved and specialized experience beyond minimum qualifications. Individuals already working in government positions may be appointed based on their highest previous rate as a federal employee. For information on salary, please view our Foreign Service Entry Salaries. The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Complete the application process by registering to take the Construction Engineer Test (CET) as indicated in the steps below. Do not apply through USAJobs. Visit https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/dos/specialist.html and create a web account. Follow the instructions to complete application process. Answer any self-assessment questions. Your information is automatically saved as you proceed. You may interrupt the application process and return to it at any time until you submit. Complete, review, and submit the information. Once submitted, your information will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Candidates have until two weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement to register with Pearson VUE and complete the online skills test. Select an appointment date to take the CET at one of Pearson VUE's test centers. The test is an important part of the selection process, covering the Job Knowledge, English Expression, and Situational Judgment necessary to perform the functions of this position. 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