CONSTRUCTION CONTROL REPRESENTATIVE

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as inspecting standardized construction methods, materials and practices; determining acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure it conforms to established standards and practices; explaining standard requirements of plans and specifications; inspecting contractor operations to assure compliance with safety requirements.
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Education: successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or with a major study in position such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. Or a degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: position such as engineering, construction, industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described above, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes performing Quality Assurance and surveillance of assigned construction projects normally involving more than one project at a time with moderate complexity. Review, advise, make recommendations, and evaluate contractors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Specialized Experience GS-11: One-year specialized experience which includes providing management advisory and technical services in relation to construction control; identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve construction problems; conduct quality control of construction project ensuring safety and related practices are met; Analyze construction phases to ensure compliance with contract schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).