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 with the Construction Division with Omaha District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers. The position performs inspections and construction management supporting field and office engineering.

Duties

Performs field engineering functions associated with assigned project. Performs biddability, constructability, operability (BCO) reviews of plans and specifications. Determines whether items included in the specifications are clear and materials are satisfactory for the purpose. Determines practicability from a construction viewpoint, whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated. Determines whether project, as defined in the specifications, will be completely functional/operable. Participates in site showings and pre-construction conferences. Reviews as-built drawings to ensure changes in plans and specifications have been accurately noted. Reviews contractor's proposed working schedules for logic, adequacy and to determine whether construction completion schedules will be met. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify problems. Interprets plans and specifications, conferring with contractor and/or supervisor to resolve differences of opinion. Prepares draft documents for signature by the Authorized Representative in areas of: Furnishing of detailed drawings to the contractor; approval of the contractor's payment estimates; and designation of contractor's operations and storage areas. Prepares QA punch list on final inspections of completed contracts and provides technical verification for transfer documents.

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) 50% 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 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-10 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as: 1.) Analyzing contractor payment estimates for accuracy; AND 2.) Interpreting plans and specifications for contractors to determine constructability and operability of projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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 RH-W07106 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk