Want to have a positive impact on public health while working in culturally and geographically diverse environments? Join the Indian Health Service Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (IHS-DSFC)! We are seeking staff to work in partnership with American Indian Tribes to plan, design and construct water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. For more information visit www.ihs.gov/dsfc Questions can be directed to: [email protected]

Duties

This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service/Merit Promotion Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-23-HQ-12123443-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. This position is with the Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Area, District or Field Office and reports to a Supervisory Engineer. The Construction Control Inspector will assist engineering staff with technical duties related to the construction of design, construction, as-built development of individual and community water supply, wastewater disposal and solid waste disposal facilities. This position will be responsible for duties such as: Performing construction inspection and ensure compliance with contracted plans and specification for community and individual water supply. Observing worksite and work activity to ensure a safe working environment. Maintaining a daily log of projects and record facts concerning work activity. Performing surveys for project designs, construction staking and as-builds. Preparing project reports and spreadsheets to track submittals, quantities installed, construction progress and payments. Reviewing project plans prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-7 Grade Level:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience reviewing construction schedules, comparing contractor's claimed progress and daily activities to actual site conditions; and preparing and submitting progress reports of work activities. OR, 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics. OR, a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-8 Grade Level:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience reviewing construction schedules, comparing contractor's claimed progress and daily activities to actual site conditions; preparing and submitting progress reports of work activities and interpreting contract plans and specifications. OR, one and a half years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR, a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. GS-9 Grade Level:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience reviewing construction schedules, comparing contractor's claimed progress and daily activities to actual site conditions; preparing and submitting progress reports of work activities; interpreting contract plans and specifications; preparing project reports; and tracking construction progress and payments. OR, 2 full years of graduate level education in a field of study directly related to the work of this position. OR, a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 IHS Headquarters 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: Deborah Vance
• Phone: (240) 963-8945
• Email: [email protected]