Construction Analyst

Summary The Construction Analyst (Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Agent) will serve as the primary Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representative to assist eligible Veterans utilize VA grant funds to perform accessibility related renovations/remodeling on existing or proposed residential construction. This position will liaise with the Veteran and 3rd party contractors bidding the project, oversee construction of project, and ultimately close out projects within prescribed scope and funding. Duties Establish working relationships with Veterans in various geographic locations to serve and guide them throughout the complete grant delivery lifecycle. Assist Veterans or their representatives by providing VA grant program information. Serve as the primary VA construction project manager for assigned Veterans. Guide Veteran applicants from program inception by validating program eligibility and proceeding with grant development. Assess Veterans existing living conditions and accessibility needs in their residence or proposed residence. Propose and clearly draft accessibility solutions that can be attained through residential renovations or new construction. Liaise with the Veteran and third parties (general contractors, architects, draftsperson, sub-contractors) bidding the job and ensure bids address Veteran accessibility needs. Validate that all program requirements (accessibility for Veteran and administrative) are met to approve grant funding. Oversee construction project to ensure work performed meets defined accessibility solution for Veterans. Manage and resolve any construction change orders or disputes. Successfully close out projects within prescribed scope and defined budgets. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and resources applicable to residential accessibility related adaptations, remodeling, construction and/or universal design. Assist with the creation of payment schedules that will serve as project milestones to induce payments throughout construction. Establish and maintain the complete and accurate electronic record for assigned Veterans from program inception through program completion. Coordinate with contractors, architects, and draft persons for the creation of the following construction documents that successfully convey all grant requirements. Coordinate with the Veteran and contractor throughout construction to ensure all parties are informed of project progress, change orders, issues that arise and work to achieve mutual resolution across all parties of outstanding items. Conduct personal interviews with eligible Veterans pursuing the grant benefit to establish expectations, counsel, and provide information on the administration of grant benefits. Advise Veterans of required adaptive features or approved adaptations. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation. Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. A complete application package must be submitted: resume, transcripts, etc. May be required to travel overnight and to off-site locations. A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement, 03/20/2026. Note: All applicants must meet both the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the Specialized Experience as defined below: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position. OR Experience Specialized Experience: Experience in the preparation or review of plans, specifications, or estimates of materials and costs for the construction, extension, alteration, or repair of buildings. Applicants should have knowledge of the residential construction field, and experience in the development of plans and specifications, and in negotiation work. This experience may have been obtained working as a contractor or as a draftsperson in an architectural engineering firm. However, any drafting experience must have provided an opportunity to acquire technical knowledge. Appropriate experience includes working with diverse construction materials (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, steel) and types of structures (housing, single-family dwellings and multi-family apartment units, and industrial and commercial structures). Applicants should be familiar with matters such as planning a subdivision, laying out traffic flow in a multi-family apartment structure, or working out specification problems in plans. In addition to the IOR, applicants must possess specialized experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level: Applicants must have at least one (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in federal service OR comparable experience not gained through federal service. This comparable to federal service specialized experience is defined as: experience that demonstrates the ability to independently manage residential or commercial construction projects based off approved contracts, plans or blueprints, and ability to handle construction change orders throughout construction projects. Additionally, a history of providing outstanding customer service with examples of accomplishing project goals through difficult or stressful situations. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 grade level experience. Note: 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document, to include volunteer experience. Education An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications Additional information Applicants can only apply to up five locations. This is not a virtual or remote position. Relocation expenses are not approved for this vacancy. Applicants who apply and are selected for locations outside of their local commuting area are responsible for all costs associated with a move to the new official worksite. Work Schedule: Regular office hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The full performance level of this position is grade GS-12. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Telework is subject to approval by individual supervisors and managers, is considered a privilege not a right, is subject to approval based on performance and other varying factors, and is not guaranteed. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. Under the "Fair Chance to Compete Act", the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. 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