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Job SummaryYou will serve as a Construction Control Representative at the Minute Man National Historic Park. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month.
QualificationsQualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 in Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Monitoring or inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements; Coordinating construction activities with contractors, engineers, architects, inspectors, or project teams; Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, or other construction project documents; Tracking project schedules, costs, modifications, or contractor performance; and Providing technical recommendations regarding construction methods, materials, or project execution. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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). 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, including volunteer experience. Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Major DutiesAt the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a certified COR, in accordance with applicable training and the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations, on multiple park design and construction projects, and service contracts. Working independently and/or within a multidisciplinary team, develops scopes of work, project plans and prepares independent government estimates. Assist in the preparation of procurement documents for the hiring of outside firms for project design and construction. Inspects, documents and reports on construction at all stages to identify problems and issues. Recommends and implements corrective measures for issues through design changes with project designers/engineers, the modification of project line items, or "in the field" changes and modifications. Provides guidance and communication to project supervisors and technical representatives to ensure that the contractor discharges his/her contractual obligations on a timely basis while adhering to the provisions of the contract, including scheduling, work methods, workmanship, specifications, and materials. Oversee the preparation and review of project documentation such as daily work logs, technical submittals, project schedules, and invoicing. Performs final inspection, authorizes final approval for acceptance of work, and ensures all project documentation is completed and archived. Oversees project close-out including punch list development and inspection, warranty review, and ensuring that as-built drawings are completed and accurate. Initiates compliance and works with other park staff to ensure that compliance is completed and documented in the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) system. Ensures that all work adheres to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines. Prepares and submits Project Management Information System (PMIS) project documentation using the National Park Service (NPS) Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Assists in developing and updating spending plans and capital asset plans for projects. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. GS-11: $84,579 (Step 1*) - $109,959 (Step 10)RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and/or purchase authority. You must successfully complete the Contracting Officer Representative II Certification Program within 60 days of employment. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*