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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2010 FBO #3284
SOURCES SOUGHT

Y -- This is a Sources Sought Market Survey, for preliminary planning purposes, to gain a knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of Services Contractors with the resources to perform the contract requirements.

Notice Date: 11/19/2010
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Contracting Office: USACE Middle East District, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450
ZIP Code: 22604-1450
Solicitation Number: W5J9JE11RXXXX
Response Due: 12/17/2010
Archive Date: 2/15/2011
Point of Contact: Frank A. Gutierrez, 5406654975
E-Mail Address: USACE Middle East District
(frank.a.gutierrez@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineer District-North, plans to solicit for, and award, a SATOC for services, to support filling employment requirements in the fields of Quality Assurance Representatives, Engineers, Project Managers, Deputy Resident Engineers, Architects, Safety Officers, Administrative Officers, Translators, Schedulers and other support staff employees. Task Orders may include, but not be limited to, providing employees to fill positions. The anticipated dollar magnitude for a majority of task orders under the SATOC will range in value from $500K to $1M, but there may instances in which a task order will approach $2M. Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, the prime contractor must have the capability to perform 20%-25% of the contract work with his/her own employees. Contract awards will be based on the Best Value Trade-off process. The anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 21 March 2011, with the award scheduled for on or about 13 June 2011. Total programmatic capacity for the SATOC is $45M. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 236220. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. Offerors response to this synopsis shall be limited to five (5) pages and shall include the following information: 1.Offerors name, address, points of contact, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. 2.Offerors interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. 3.Offerors capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity. Provide an example of offerors in-house capability to provide quality, trained and educated employees capable of performing the tasks and duties set forth in the duty descriptions enclosed with this synopsis/market survey, to include a brief description of the process in which you will recruit new employees to fill these positions, what places you will attempt to recruit new professionals, what other contracts you have had in the past that are similar to this solicitation. 4.Offerors Joint Venture information if applicable-existing and potential. 5.Familiarity with DBA Insurance and processing of claims. Interested offerors shall respond to the Sources Sought/Market Survey no later than 17 December 2010. All interested contractors must be registered in CCR to be eligible for award of Government contracts. E-mail your response to Mr. Frank A. Gutierrez, Contract Specialist, at frank.a.gutierrez@usace.army.mil. APPENDIX A 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 for 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 AED 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 3 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 responsible for facilitating all customs clearance for AED contractors shipments across the border into Afghanistan in support of construction projects on behalf of the U. S. Amy Corps of Engineers and the Country of Afghanistan 2)Provide guidance and management of other local national employees 3)Facilitate visa process for contractors and AED 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 presence of signatures, proper nomenclature, etc 6)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 7)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)Completion of high school 2)Level 4 English ability (good working and technical knowledge) 3)One year of typing and clerical experience 4)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience. c.Required Skills 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 3.Architect a.Description of Duties 1)Serves as a general project architect providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan 2)Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Afghan national standards and practices for architectural designs, building components, component installations, building construction, landscaping, and ergonomics, including but not limited to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and landscaping applications 3)Participates in design reviews of and provides comments on contractor submitted architectural designs and plans for a variety of applications 4)Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed architectural projects or project tasks 5)Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed projects or project tasks 6)Assists the appointed contracting officers representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor architectural 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 contract progress to established quality standards and specifications 8)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree and one year of experience related to the profession of architecture 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to read and interpret architectural designs and plans 3)Ability to use AUTOCADD 4)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 5)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 4.Cost Estimator a.Description of Duties 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, coordinating with and advising others, and participating in bid opening and negotiation meetings as technical advisor or for informational purposes 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 construction projects, both Federally and privately constructed, to gather firsthand information regarding contract 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 lower graded Branch technicians involved in estimate preparation. Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 9)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to read and interpret architectural designs and plans 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 5.Deputy Resident Engineer a.Description of Duties: 1)Serves as the technically responsible professional engineer 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)Develops designs, drawings, specifications, detailed engineering plans and cost estimates for projects in assigned program area(s) 3)Reviews, evaluates and makes professional recommendations 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 as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks 6)Submits reports on project progress, including professional analyses of engineering and related problems and recommendations for corrective action 7)Maintains liaison with contractors and host government personnel responsible for project implementation, scheduling, procurement and compliance with local building and construction codes for the purpose of facilitating the resolution of problems 8)May supervise a staff of engineering draftsmen, engineering inspectors, clerical support personnel and, where needed, a lower level professional engineer 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed. 10)Performs other duties as assigned 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 as a professional engineer 3)Level 4 English language ability (fluent) is required 4)Expert knowledge of the field of engineering in which engaged and a sound knowledge of allied fields bearing upon the engineering work involved 5)Expert knowledge of building and construction practices and knowledge of building and construction codes 6)Professional engineers license or other appropriate Afghan credentials in the appropriate field of engineering 7)Substantial skill in preparing engineering reports, specifications and related materials in English c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 6.Engineer, Civil a.Description of Duties 1)Serves as a general project engineer providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan 2)Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Afghan 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 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 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 as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed civil engineering projects or project tasks 6)Assists the appointed contracting officers representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and 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 contract progress to established quality standards and specifications 8)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed. 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree in civil engineering 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 7.Engineer, Electrical a.Description of Duties 1)Serves as a general project engineer providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan 2)Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Afghan 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 4)Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions 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 as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed electrical engineering projects or project tasks 6)Assists the appointed contracting officers representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor electrical 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 contract progress to established quality standards and specifications 8)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree in electrical engineering 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 8.Engineer, Mechanical a.Description of Duties: 1)Serves as a general project engineer providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Government of Afghanistan 2)Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Afghan 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 4)Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions 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 as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks 6)Assists the appointed contracting officers representative and/or resident engineer in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor mechanical 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 contract progress to established quality standards and specifications 8)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree in mechanical engineering 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 9.Engineer, Structural a.Description of Duties 1)Serves as a general project engineer providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan 2)Projects are normally of conventional design that includes, but is not limited to: dams, levees, channels, buildings, bridges and other structures. Plans field investigations and laboratory tests. Selects and analyzes soil design values. For earthen structures (e.g., dams, levees, and fills) determines the embankment section, and analyzes same for adequacy for control of through seepage and under seepage, distribution of seepage pressure within embankment and foundation, amount of seepage, spacing and design of pressure relief system, distribution of stresses, settlement, stability, and adequacy of foundation. For other structures (e.g., channels, retaining walls, bridges, buildings, etc.) recommends types of foundation (e.g., spread footing, pile, or raft) and ensures that all steel members are properly designed, erected, and connected 3)Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding Afghan national and international standards and practices for structural engineering designs, steel and material analysis for new horizontal and vertical construction, including but not limited to site layout, selection and approval for various structural materials, construction and erection of assigned structures; and provide accurate analysis and recommendations for the repair for various types of damaged infrastructure and material systems 4)Participates in design reviews of and provides comments on contractor submitted structural engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications 5)Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed civil engineering projects or project tasks 6)Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed civil engineering projects or project tasks 7)Documents and provides reports regarding contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Recommends authorization of progress payments based on observed contract progress to established quality standards and specifications 8)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed. 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree in structural engineering 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 10.Engineering Technician a.Description of Duties 1)Receives and logs incoming submittals 2)Manage all archived files in the storage buildings 3)Manage Dr. Checks database 4)Maintains systematic, retrievable, contractually enforceable professional files 5)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 6)Perform other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)High school graduate 2)Two years clerical experience 3)Experience contained in the applicants 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 c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 11.Logistics and Supply Specialist a.Description of Duties 1)Works under the supervision of the Logistics Officer 2)Investigates and analyzes a variety of unique supply, equipment and transportation problems throughout Afghanistan 3)Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventorying of supplies and equipment that are delivered to USACE offices 4)Process 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)Coordinate with vendors and government agencies to expedite the acquisition and ordering processes for local purchases 6)Maintain inventory control of the Districts excess and surplus property 7)Process materials, with appropriate documentation, to the appropriate property holding accounts for issue and use within the Division and Districts 8)Prepare monthly reports of surplus on hand, items declared surplus, items redistributed within the District Offices 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)High school graduate 2)One year of typing and clerical experience is required c.Required Skills: 1)Level 3 English ability (good working knowledge) is required 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 12.Program Manager a.Description of Duties: 1)Defines and develops the programs & project management goals 2)Plan, review and provide management guidance and direction on policy matters 3)Assures goals are on schedule, cost and budget 4)Manages the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, development, design, and construction of assigned projects 5)Integrate known requirements; control and manage project budget and schedule, and serve as the Divisions primary point-of-contact for assigned projects 6)Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products in support of the project 7)Negotiates and integrates all Division functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc), sponsor/customer needs and other agencies commitments in support of assigned project into a comprehensive management plan 8)Integrates customer schedules and criteria, and establishes project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria 9)Provides input to the Division operating budget related to project assigned 10)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 11)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree 2)Two years experience related to the above description of duties 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Journeyman experience as a program manager with engineering background 2)Level 4 English language ability (fluent) is required 3)Ability to work with all types of individuals in a stressful environment for long periods of time 13.Project Engineer a.Description of Duties 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, performs constructability review of project designs & specifications to determined site compatibility & anticipated problems 3)During construction phases, ensures contractor compliance w/ contract schedules, plans, specifications, etc. identifies actual or potential problems & determines necessary for changes 4)Serve as projects primary 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)Conducts negotiations w/ contractors on modification work to establish equitable prices & realistic time allowance for modified and/or additional work 7)Prepares various reports & correspondence pertaining to daily activities, progress payments, contact modifications materials, delays in construction, etc 8)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 9)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements 1)University degree and one year of experience related to the profession of civil and/or structural engineering 2)Experience contained in the applicants resume will be evaluated as it relates to the qualifications, skills, and abilities required for this position 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Possess knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practice 2)Capability to control and manage assigned projects budget and schedule 3)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 4)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 5)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 14.Quality Assurance Representative a.Description of Duties 1)Perform office and field interdisciplinary duties associated with USACE civil and military projects including construction managements and coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Customer and other agencies 2)Provide subject matter assistance regarding Afghan 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 system, 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 d)Participate in design reviews of and provide comments on contractor submitted engineering designs and plans for a variety of applications e)Provide quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommend corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed engineering projects or project tasks f)Write reports recommending corrective action on deficient conditions g)Provide safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and direct corrective actions as required to ensure worker safety during the performance of contractor executed engineering projects or project tasks h)Assist the appointed contracting officers representative and/or project engineer in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor engineering requirements and deliverables i)Document and provide reports regarding contractor progress toward accomplishing contractual scopes of work. Prepare daily reports of activates reflecting progress of construction, quantities and quality of materials placed, weather conditions, reasons for delays in construction, instruction given to contractor and any unusual circumstance encounter j)Prepare a daily report, with photographs, to consolidate the ongoing activates of the project k) Serves as English-Dari/Pashtu Language specialist on a wide range of issue including conferences with the contractors, submittal reviews, translation of design documents, etc l)Maintain professional files in a systematic, retrievable, and contractually enforceable manner m)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed n)Perform other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University/College technical degree and/or equivalent work experience related to the engineering technology required 2)Experience contained in the applicants resume will be evaluated as it relates to the qualification, skills, and abilities required for this position 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 3)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 15.Safety Officer a.Description of Duties: 1)Confers with design engineers during development of design plans and specifications and makes comprehensive safety review of completed plans to insure the inclusion of optimum accident prevention controls and safety features. 2)Reviews and evaluates safety programs and accident prevention pre-plans, submitted by resident engineers on construction projects. Insures conformance with safety standards and procedures 3)Plans, develops and exercises staff supervision over 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 or contractor or military personnel and major property damage accidents involving Government, contractor property or equipment 5)Provides technical direction and assistance, as required on work to be accomplished 6)Participates in conferences and discussions with representatives of technical divisions of the district and offices of higher echelons, representatives of using services, contract forces, other Government agencies, and equipment suppliers 7)Coordinates, plans, and evaluates safety training courses. Determines course objectives, need for training, recommends nomination of individuals to appropriate supervisor, organizes and writes lesson plans 8)Responsible for implementation and enforcement of all safety rules, regulations, and directives applicable to the work supervised 9)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed. 10)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree related to engineering technology and/or safety 2)One year experience related to the profession of safety inspection 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Qualifications: 1)Knowledge of building design, construction standards, methods and practices sufficient to evaluate compliance with safety and occupational health criteria 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 16.Scheduler a.Description of Duties 1)Create and implement Critical Path Method (CPM) Baseline Schedule with Primavera Project Planner or Microsoft (MS) Project 2)Update monthly construction schedule with narratives and progress analysis 3)Coordinates the various subprojects into a Master schedule 4)Maintains and monitors program and project level CPM 5)Monitors program milestones and interdependencies between subprojects, identifying the critical path and suggesting alternatives 6)Provide translation services, oral and written for AED staff, as needed 7)Performs other duties as assigned b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)University degree 2)Two years experience related to the profession of scheduling 3)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education and experience c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to speak and read English and Dari/Pashtu 2)Ability to read and interpret architectural designs and plans 3)Proficient with scheduling software (Primavera and MS Project) 4)Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, digital cameras) 5)Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 17.Translator a.Description of Duties: 1)Serves as English/Dari/Pashtu translator for the office and serves as liaison for the office with other LN 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)Use 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 b.Educational and Experience Requirements: 1)High school diploma 2)Provide appropriate documentation to confirm education c.Required Skills: 1)Ability to fluently speak and read English, Dari and Pashtu 2)Ability to read and interpret architectural designs and plans 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 DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL JOB TITLE LEVELS: Senior - Task Manager for technical elements of project; provides technical supervision and QC within technical area; subject matter expect; degree of involvement depends on complexity of project - more complex, higher level of involvement Mid-Level - Typically a registered professional who is 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 Junior - Typically an unregistered professional who is expected to support Mid-Level technical staff for project in specific subject area; likely to have high degree of involvement for development of plans/studies/drawings/specifications; able to accomplish specific tasks with minimum direction; degree in technical area of work NOTE: No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. 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