This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Workforce for DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Construction Control Representative position is with Construction Division within the Omaha District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers. The position performs inspections and construction management supporting field and office engineering.

Duties

Provide compliance reviews of contractor operations and procedures to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction. Provide technical review of project plans and specifications to determine bid ability, constructability, site compatibility, and anticipated problems. Make recommendations for efficiency improvements reflective of field conditions and identifies deficiencies needing correction. Present information to groups and individuals to explain guidelines and regulations regarding projects including new facilities, renovations, upgrades, maintenance, and environmental remedial activities. Monitor the contractor safety program for compliance with safety manuals and applicable regulations and requirements. Review contractor proposed work schedules for adequacy and feasibility to determine if schedules will be met. Perform biddability, constructability, operability, and/or environmental reviews of plans and specifications. Prepare daily logs and reports reflecting construction progress, quantities of materials, equipment breakdowns, labor shortages, weather conditions, reasons for delays, instructions given to contractor, and any unusual circumstances encountered.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to travel/perform Temporary Duty (TDY) 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Position will be filled as a term appointment NTE 5 years, may be extended up to a maximum of six years. If a current permanent Army employee with Competitive Status (tenure 1 or 2), accepts a time limited appointment, they forfeit their permanent status and become subject to the provision of the term/temp appointment. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education or 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-08 Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting equipment and materials to identify construction deficiencies; AND 2) Assisting with the preparation of government pay estimates for contractor work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. For In-service Applicants (Current or Former Federal Employees) GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting equipment and materials to identify construction deficiencies; AND 2) Assisting with the preparation of government pay estimates for contractor work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. For Outside Applicants (Non-Federal) GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting equipment and materials to identify construction deficiencies; AND 2) Recommending modifications to contract plans and specifications based on field conditions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RH-W07106 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk