Construction Control Representative

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is in the Southern California Area Office, Vandenberg AFB located in either Vandenberg AFB, Los Angeles, Corona or Palmdale. Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be authorized if found in the Government best interest. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as Senior Construction Control Representative and Contracting Officers Representative (COR)for job site construction control of contract work for assigned military construction, civil works, or Work for Others (WFO) construction programs. Keeps up to date on all policy changes or updates to the EM-385-1-1, RMS 3.0 and other Engineering Regulations associated with construction and quality assurance. Applies an empiric knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques employed in various construction trades and crafts, in performing, directing, and supervising on-site construction control and inspection work. Construction projects managed include HTRW; detention facilities for alien hard core criminals and foreign felons; waste water treatment and distribution; utilities; security systems; dormitories; prefabricated buildings; levees, etc. Determines whether all materials and equipment to be incorporated into finished job meet plans and specifications and whether contractor's proposed substitutions of materials and equipment are equal to those called for in specifications. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a valid state's drivers license. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. Must have the potential to be appointed as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and obtain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Exposures to hazardous wastes, asbestos, dust, tunnel work, and gases occur frequently. Most work sites can only be reached by driving. These sites must be reached during both summer and winter, with exposure to extreme heat and/or cold temperature. Personnel Protective Equipment in Additional Information below. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes1) reading and interpreting vertical/ horizontal building construction plans and specifications, submittals, and shop drawings AND 2) general construction contract administration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Student Loan Repayment Program and Advance in Hire may be authorized if found in the best interest of the Government. Personnel Protective Equipment: Work involves using numerous special safety precautions, climbing mountains, wearing personnel protective clothing (non-breathing HazMat suits), respirators, using man-lifts, stooping, bending, climbing, roofs, crawling under buildings and in conduit, confined spaces, high voltage areas, and other contaminated areas. Daily trips include the use of hard hats, boots, eye protection and ear protection, special personnel clothing and respiratory protection. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.