THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, AT 11:59 PM (EST). This position is in the Engineering Section located at the Fayettevilee NC VA Coastal Healthcare System within VISN 6 Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Network. The position is organizationally aligned under Engineering Service and is supervised by the Supervisor, Project Engineering and Design Section.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below: The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects. Utilizes a practical knowledge of engineering disciplines, methods and techniques, construction practices, materials, cost and equipment. Serves as a staff advisor to the Engineering and Safety Management. Responsible for providing guidance, technical assistance and advice to all levels of the medical center's management for an effective application of Quality and Safety in the Construction Program. Actively serves as a member of the Construction Safety Committee. The incumbent also performs work on contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Some duties include but are not limited to: Reviews A/E designs and monitors performance contracts and adherence to specifications for materials and installation for construction projects Attends and actively participates in pre-bid and pre-construction conferences. Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contractors during construction of new structures or renovation of existing structures for compliance with contract drawings and specifications. Reviews contractor daily reports of work progress, safety events, personnel on site in various trades, weather/work conditions, equipment on site and other items for accuracy and safety compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (EST) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual/Remote: This is NOT a virtual/remote position. Position Description/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD083150 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/13/2023. Applicants must meet Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) and the Specialized Experience requirements as listed below: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): In order to meet the basic requirement of the Construction Control Representative, 0809 Occupational Series, you must possess: Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction. Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements. Supervisor of craftsperson, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications. In addition to the IOR above, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: applies construction practices and testing procedures, conducts inspections and prepares reporting documents; verifies contractor complies with codes and regulations, site materials, change orders, safety; and participates in preparation of project budgets and construction Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of a Master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a major field of study related to the work of the position (Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.). (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours that you earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-09. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid, state Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL). (Do not provide copy, we cannot accept pictures. Driver's License will be verified during the interview process.) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: AccountabilityComputer SkillsContract AdministrationDesignGeneral EngineeringListeningPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementRequirements AnalysisSafety EngineeringStandardsTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work Environment: The work environment involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, such as the following: dust, strong odors, or fumes from fuels, chemicals, or engine exhaust; high levels of noise and vibration, dust, grease, electrical hazards, uncovered moving parts of machinery, moving machinery; or outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure to rain, cold/hot weather, icy streams, and rivers. The work environment requires the employee to stay alert continually and to take special safety precautions including wearing special protective items of clothing. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Fayetteville NC VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 US
• Name: Eliza Tejada
• Email: [email protected]