This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Construction Control Representative, incumbent is responsible for monitoring the contractors and quality control and inspection program for assigned construction projects. Prepares Quality Assurance Reports for assigned projects.

Duties

Reviews project plans and specifications prior to and during the construction period to determine practicability from construction standpoint and whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated. The incumbent resolves problems that involve conflict between the plans and specifications and the actual installation of various systems. Maintains contract data for Construction Data Base (Resident Management System) located in the Resident Office. Investigates need for contract change orders, considering conditions of work site, field measurements and computations, makes rough drafts for issuance of change orders, prepares estimates and participates in negotiations. Reports situations in controversy with contractor which may lead to formal claims by contractor. Responsible for inspecting work areas to ensure that contractor is complying with both the Corps of Engineer's Safety Requirements and the contractor's Accident Prevention plan.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction site visits. PPE may include, hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, safety boots, fall protection, and/or respirator with protective clothing.
• Incumbent will be subject to temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 25% of the time.
• Position requires the use of a motor vehicle so the applicant must possess and maintain a state issued driver?s license.

Qualifications

This is a Term appointment NTE 13 months, with provisions to extend in one year increments, up to a maximum of 8 years. Using this Direct Hire Authority, there is no option for conversion to a permanent position at the end of the term appointment. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) monitoring the contractors, quality control and inspection program for assigned construction projects; (2) resolves problems that involve conflict between the plans and specifications and the actual installation of various systems; (3) Investigates need for contract change orders, considering conditions of work site, field measurements and computations, makes rough drafts for issuance of change orders, prepares estimates and participates in negotiations; and/or (4) Prepares Quality Assurance Reports. 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.

Contacts

• Address RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk