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Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serve as a Construction Control Representative, responsible for leading field quality assurance, engineering surveillance, and safety oversight on complex construction projects.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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) Performing a variety of field engineering and quality assurance functions on moderately complex construction projects. AND 2) Assisting in compiling data and preparing correspondence and reports related to project status, safety matters, and technical specifications. AND 3) Conducting safety inspections to ensure adherence to contract safety provisions and reports findings. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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).
Major DutiesPerform the full range of field engineering, quality assurance, and safety monitoring functions for highly complex Military Construction projects, making independent decisions based on knowledge of construction practices and engineering principles.Review project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint, identify potential obstructions, and ensure materials are readily available.Observes investigate, and monitor all stages of construction to identify conflicts or problems, takes timely corrective action, and advises the Resident Engineer on whether materials and methods meet specification requirements.Mentor, train, and monitor the performance of junior Construction Representatives, advises on the organization of work, and conducts formal training classes.Compile data and prepare a variety of correspondence and reports for different stakeholders, including status updates, letters to contractors regarding safety or specification disputes, and technical data for higher headquarters.Ensure strict adherence to contract safety provisions, holding delegated responsibility for detecting and correcting unsafe conditions on the worksite.Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and agency officials on construction planning, scheduling, and progress, and serves as a point of contact to keep interested parties informed.