Construction Control Inspector

Indian Health Service · Eagle Butte, SD · 3 wk ago

Internship

Join us at IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction to collaborate with American Indian Tribes in planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. This position is eligible for the IHS Student Loan Repayment Program, with selection based on IHS priorities and available funds. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

Maintain daily construction logs.
Prepare weekly progress reports.
Ensure necessary safety precautions are enforced and a safe working environment is maintained.
Assist higher-graded technicians with construction inspection and field work activities.
Enter data of project progress utilizing various computer programs.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. The agency must ensure that persons hired have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
Must have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

GS-04:

Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience performing work directly related to construction; OR
2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics; OR
A combination of education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements.

GS-05:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level performing work directly related to construction and interpreting plans and specifications; OR
A full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction or engineering technician work; OR
A combination of education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements.

GS-06:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level performing work directly related to construction, interpreting plans and specifications, and inspecting materials and workmanship.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You may qualify at the GS-04 and GS-05 level with education and experience. Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Benefits

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) based on the number of years served as a Federal employee.
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service for determining annual leave accrual rate.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, requiring at least a one-year service agreement.
This position has promotion potential to the GS-6 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on demonstrated ability, continuing need, and regulatory/administrative approval.

Additional Information

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, you may request a RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Requests must be received prior to starting the assessments.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following questions. Responses are optional and will not be scored but may be reviewed by hiring managers:

How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?
How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic, or personal achievements?

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