About the Position: Serves as Construction Control Representative for the Detroit District, with full responsibility for the management and/or surveillance of assigned civil and/or military construction projects. This position is with the Integrated Project Office managing construction of the New Lock megaproject at the nationally significant Soo Locks.

Duties

Observes and investigates all construction phases of highly complex projects to ensure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings. Confers with contractors concerning sufficiency and suitability of equipment being used, number of workers employed, etc., to assure completion of work on or ahead of schedule. Review contractor's proposed working schedules for logic, adequacy and to determine whether construction schedules will be met. Recommends revision to schedule as necessary. Conduct site showings and pre-construction conferences and discuss principal construction features and requirements, in terms of methods and equipment operations. Prepare and review other reports such as results of tests, change orders or other deviations approved or submitted with recommendations, etc. Perform biddability, constructability, operability, environmental, sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint whether physical obstruction or other construction difficulties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Initial and annual physical exam is required.
• Position requires employee to serve on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Who 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. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. GS-09 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade must be met, specialized experience is defined as: Performs Quality Assurance and surveillance of assigned construction projects normally involving more than one project at a time with limited complexity. Basic familiarity with vertical and horizontal construction, dredging, marine construction, as well as interior building renovations. Assures contractor adherence to the approved safety program. Performs Quality Assurance inspections on facility preventative maintenance, service, and repair contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-08. GS-10 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade must be met, specialized experience is defined as: Performs Quality Assurance and surveillance of assigned construction projects normally involving more than one project at a time with moderate complexity. Reviews, advises on, and evaluates contractors' quality assurance system. Extensive familiarity with vertical and horizontal construction, dredging, marine construction, as well as interior building renovations. Participates in analyzing and suggesting implementation of improved safety measures to the contractor's safety program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09. GS-11 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade must be met, specialized experience is defined as: Schedules and provides Quality Assurance coverage of multiple simultaneous construction projects ranging from basic to highly complex. Extensive knowledge in engineering and surveying methods and techniques. Determines appropriateness of the contractors' quality assurance system and safety plans, and ensures proper compliance. Proficient in administering vertical, horizontal, and marine construction, including the specialty trades of dredging, mechanical, electrical, equipment controls, and fire protection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-10. 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: CommunicationsContract ManagementProblem SolvingQuality Management 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: For GS-09: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). For GS-10: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). For GS-11: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM07 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Detroit, MI 48231 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk