Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11 (33815)

Job Description

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Galveston District

Locations (City, State)

Galveston, TX

Position Overview/Duties

Maintains surveillance, on a day-to-day basis, over the full range of field engineering activities associated with specific phases of a major civil works construction project.
Reviews plans and specifications for proposed projects to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint and whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated.
Reviews specifications for clearing of land, excavation, building of access roads, materials testing requirements, storage or stockpiling of materials, use of and location of borrow and spoil areas, and surveying requirements as to setting stakes to mark pertinent features.
Makes controlling interpretations of intent of plans and specifications, and of whether methods employed meet requirements of contract specifications. Determines contractor's operations comply with wage and hour, equal employment opportunity of other labor laws and regulations. Decides if contractor is properly recording work accomplished and materials used. Organize, assign, and control work of inspectors, representatives, technicians, and engineering aids at the project sites. Establishes the need for major changes and recommend their approval by the Project Resident Engineer.
Prepares daily report of activities which includes instruction to contractor representatives, quantities of pay items placed, weather conditions, progress of construction, reasons for delay, and any unusual problems encountered. Reviews "as-built" drawings to insure changes in plans and specifications have been accurately noted

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Providing recommendations for construction projects to meet requirements; AND 2) Interpreting drawings, specifications, schematics, or technical manuals.

This position is being filled as a one-grade interval. For most one-grade interval occupational series, the qualification standard calls for at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade. However, there is no position in the normal line of progression that is one grade lower than the position being filled. Therefore, one (1) year of specialized experience at the second lower level is creditable for in-service (current or former) applicants. However, for outside applicants (ie. those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service), one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level is required. Please see statements below for qualification and time in grade requirements.

For In-service Applicants (Current Or Former Federal Employees)

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting construction sites to identify problems and correct discrepancies; 2) Maintaining surveillance on a day-to-day operation to assure project milestones are being met according to contact plans and specification. AND 3) Participating in pre-construction conferences to discuss principal construction features and requirements, in terms of methods and equipment operations.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level or equivalent in the federal service (GS-09).

For Outside Applicants (non-Federal)

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting construction sites to identify problems and correct discrepancies; 2) Maintaining surveillance on a day-to-day operation to assure project requirements are being met according to contact plans and specification; 3) Participating in pre-construction conferences to discuss principal construction features and requirements in terms of methods and equipment operations; AND 4) Draft quality reports for documenting site observations and potential issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level or equivalent in the federal service (GS-10).

Other Requirements/ Screen Out Elements

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment.
A trial or probationary period may be required for external candidates.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Hiring incentives such as a Relocation incentives, may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget).
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in the announcement, must include start and end date, and PP-Series-GR for all Federal Positions. Resumes that are more than 2 pages or do not reflect start and end dates and PP-Series-GR for federal positions will be removed from consideration. (Do not upload any other documents to the application or you will be removed from consideration).
Applicants must be prepared to submit College transcripts if requested and support the required education for this position or applicant will be removed from consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.