CONSTRUCTION CONTROL REPRESENTATIVE

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position functions under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer who assigns work in terms of priorities and specific construction requirements prior to construction activities. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Up to 25% business travel is required. This position may require a Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) physical examination pending job requirements. Working outdoors in all types of weather that includes a wide variety of issues such as extreme temperatures, river conditions, and possible injury from the use of a variety of tools, as well as, wet working surfaces is required. Physical mobility and maneuverability are required to bend, lift, climb, stand, push, pull, lift and walk to potentially hazardous job sites is required. 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 GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Interpreting plans and specifications to ensure that contractor's work is performed in accordance with accepted construction practices or good workmanship; (2) communicating with contractor representatives for mutual understanding and agreement; (3) ensuring strict adherence to all applicable safety provisions to the contract; and (4) Managing construction project at all stages to resolve problems encountered during field visits. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating construction methods for potential issues; 2) Preparing cost estimates of projects to compare against contractor proposals ; 3) Negotiating revisions to contractual agreements; and 4) Inspecting or reviewing projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). (Specialized experience must be clearly evidenced in your resume to be considered for this position). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineer and Scientist 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.htm 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. Recruitment and Relocation incentives may be authorized. Student Loan repayment may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced leave Incentive May Be authorized. Read more 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. 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