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. THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FOR THE FIRST 30 DAYS FOR TRAINING, THEN THE POSITION WILL SERVICE BOTH ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND AND ADELPHI, MARYLAND About the Position: Serves as Construction Control Representative with project lead and Contracting Officer responsibilities. Learn more about this agency Duties Serve as Construction Control Representative with project lead and Contracting Officer Representative responsibilities for job site construction control of contract work. Makes visits to various work sites to evaluate the contractor's off-site operations, quality control operations and adherence to schedules, and to resolve complex interrelated construction problems and issues. Makes on the spot decisions and interpretations of plans and specifications to ensure that contractor work is in compliance with accepted construction practices Prepare cost estimates scope of work, sketches and contract package to issue modifications and/or delivery orders on requirement type contracts. Monitor field engineering projects, construction inspection and/or construction management duties involving the erection of a new structure, the installation of equipment and systems. Formulates and presents findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. The employee must possess or have the ability to possess certification as Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This position may require the use of protective clothing or equipment. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. The employee must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance for the duration of employment. 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 includes: 1) Reviewing project plans and specifications to determine site compatibility and identify anticipated problem areas with project aspects. 2) Inspecting in progress or upon completion, contractor operations, methods, techniques, and materials to ensure that acceptable construction practices are used. 3) Conducting safety meetings to advise contractor personnel in all matters relating to safety. 4) Providing identification and risk analysis for asbestos and lead. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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). Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure 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. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized. 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.