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 is a Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11/12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Construction Division. Learn more about this agency Duties Oversight of contractor operations to determine whether they comply with wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, or other labor laws and regulations. Regularly visit construction sites to monitor the performance of other construction representatives. Observes and investigates all construction phases to ensure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings; identify actual or potential problems and determine necessity for changes or remedial action. Incumbent participates in design review conferences with Project Manager, Area Engineer, Resident Engineer, and design engineers/architects. Attend pre-construction conferences to discuss and clarify principal construction features and inform contractors of requirements concerning construction scheduling/progress reporting, safety measures, wage/hour law observance, etc. Review plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from construction viewpoint, whether physical obstructions or other difficulties have been anticipated, and whether materials selected are readily available. Perform the full range of field engineering, quality assurance, safety monitoring functions for highly complex Military Construction projects. Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on assigned projects and ensures the Administrative Contracting OFFICER AND Contracting Officer are kept current on project status and issues by preparing reports and correspondence. Mentor and train one or more junior Construction Representatives performing contract administration and Quality Assurance duties. Incumbent is responsible for Quality Assurance, construction safety, contract payments, correspondence, submittals, inspections, modifications, schedule management, and other aspects of construction management. Make on-the-spot decisions within authorities and implement a plan of action to avoid delays in construction, deviations from schedules and resolution of disputes over the acceptability of work. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent must be able to lift or carry items in the weight range of 25-49 pounds. Incumbent may be required to travel/perform Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 25% of the time. 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 for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Monitoring construction quality such as adherence to approved production schedule or proper installation of material components; AND 2) Performing all phases of construction management (i.e., document review and contract modifications). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Monitoring construction quality such as adherence to approved production schedule or proper installation of material components; AND 2) Performing all phases of construction management (i.e., document review and contract modifications); AND 3) Reviewing plans and specifications of construction contracts to determine potential problems and solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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 probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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 an Engineers & Scientists 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.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. Additional incentives MAY be authorized based on agency need. 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. 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