Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11 (66329)
Position Overview/Duties
Serves as Construction Control Representative for the USACE District assigned, with full responsibility for the management and/or surveillance of assigned civil and/or military construction projects.
POSITION: Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11
PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES: Observes and investigates all construction phases of highly complex projects to ensure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings.
Confers with contractors concerning sufficiency and suitability of equipment being used, number of workers employed, etc., to assure completion of work on or ahead of schedule.
Performs bidability, constructibility, operability, environmental, sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint whether physical obstruction or other construction difficulties.
Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of own and/or subordinate construction inspection personnel engaged in the surveillance and inspection of construction work at the project site.
Interprets plans and specifications, and confers with contractor's representatives to resolve differences of opinion or interpretation pertaining to assigned construction work.
Investigates the need for contract modifications, and coordinates with contractors to work out technical details; prepares engineering data for needed change orders.
Other Conditions and Requirements
APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-11 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade must be met, specialized experience is defined as: Schedules and provides Quality Assurance coverage of multiple simultaneous construction projects ranging from basic to highly complex. Knowledge in engineering and surveying methods and techniques. Determines appropriateness of the contractors' quality assurance system and safety plans and ensures proper compliance. Proficient in administering vertical, horizontal, and marine construction, including the specialty trades of dredging, mechanical, electrical, equipment controls, and fire protection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-10.
Competencies needed for the position: Communications Contract Administration Quality Assurance Safety Program Management
Conditions of Employment
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position MAY require a Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 25%.
Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Requires some physical exertion at construction sites (long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing recurring lifting weighing less than 50 pounds).
Pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter.
Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, such as the following: dust, fumes from fuels, chemicals, or engine exhaust; high levels of noise and vibration, grease, electrical hazards.
MAY (depending on location) be required to serve on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Other Essential Information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
Conditions of Employment
This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).