About the Position: This position is with the Los Angeles Construction District, Technical/Enviromental Support Branch, located in South El Monte, California. Work includes inspection and construction management supporting field and office engineering.

Duties

Serves as a senior Construction Control Representative. Supports one or more of the following program areas: Civil Works, Military, HTRW, Environmental, and Interagency- International Support, and/or emergency or disaster operations support. Performs Biddability, Constructability, Operability, and/or Environmental (BCO/BCOE) reviews of plans and specifications. Participates in pre-bid and pre-construction conferences informing contractor of requirements on construction scheduling, reporting, safety measures, and labor issues. Reviews contractor's proposed work schedules for logic, adequacy, and feasibility and determines if schedules will be met. Monitors contractor’s quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) systems. Gathers field data to negotiate contract modifications and claims. Compiles data and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, and documents throughout the contract and construction period. Attends safety meetings conducted by the Resident Engineer and/or contractor's representatives. As required, participates in emergency and disaster operations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent is required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• The incumbent must have the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain special training, licensing, certification, refresher courses, and/or permits, such as for OSHA 30.
• The use of employer-provided safety and protective clothing, gear, and/or equipment is required.
• Working conditions - See 'Additional Information' section.

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 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) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating and planning construction methods and procedures with contractor personnel; evaluating construction projects for compliance with plans and specification; inspecting construction work sites and work in progress for; AND performing quality control duties on large, moderate to complex, renovation and new construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Management/SupportOral CommunicationProject Planning, Design, and ConstructionQuality ManagementSafety and Environmental Compliance 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 (GS-10).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RI-W2ST01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOS ANGELES DO NOT MAIL Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk