About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell lies on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Clarksville, Tennessee about 45 miles northwest of Nashville. This is a developmental position, GS-08, FPL GS-09. Management may select at either grade level.

Duties

Perform surveillance, control and on-site inspection of construction projects and construction type service contracts at all stages of construction for compliance. Advise the contractor of contract provisions such as project schedule, safety requirements, use of Government furnished material, equipment and/or utilities. Review drawings and specifications prior to contract to become familiar with the construction plan and specifications. Develop cost estimates for changes to construction plans and specifications and negotiates such changes with the contractor or his representatives. Work with contractor's representative to establish plans to accomplish, contract and/or to coordinate work with an activity or affected occupants.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to obtain, posses and maintain a valid driver license.
• A pre-employment physical is required; and, additional follow-up physical exams are required every two (2) years.
• May be required to wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Required to successfully complete Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) training IAW DoDI 5000.72.
• Position requires lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Position requires the ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.
• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.
• Position requires work in close and confined areas.

Qualifications

Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be offered. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. 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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 RetirementReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 GS-08: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent in the Federal service which includes: 1) Interpreting construction plans and specifications; 2) Conducting construction activities such as erection, demolition, assembling, altering, installing or equipping of buildings, structures, roads or appurtenances; and 3) Reporting potential problems in construction phases. 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. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent in the Federal service which includes: 1) Investigating construction, materials, and/or workmanship for adherence to plans/specifications; 2) Reviewing drawings/specifications for construction plans; 3) Reviewing contractor submittals; and 4) Establishing plans for accomplishing contracted work. 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: 2 full years of graduate education or a Master's degree in a major that is directly related to the work of this position. (Note: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.) 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Contracting SupportCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Project Management 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-07). 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-08). Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: To support the Advancement requirement you MUST submit a copy of your latest non-award SF-50/NPA that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package. Failure to do so may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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 DL-APF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk