About the Position: The incumbent of this position will serve as a Construction Control Representative within the Portland District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, and will support both Veteran's Affairs Support and Resident Office efforts. The Offices are responsible for construction engineering management consisting of contract administration, quality assurance, safety, and environmental oversight.

Duties

Performing quality assurance services on construction projects; projects primarily include heavy emphasis on the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Major and Minor Construction Programs. Projects cover a variety of building renovations and new construction to include hospitals, medical research facilities, medical/specialty clinics, and other ancillary facilities. Projects may also include hydroelectric facility upgrades and repairs, maintenance dredging, jetty repair, levee repair, and other heavy civil construction. Reviewing contract plans and specifications to determine work requirements, evaluate constructability of proposed projects. Monitoring the contractor's quality control system during construction and overseeing construction safety. Preparing reports of construction and monitoring construction progress.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Travel 25 to 90 percent of the time depending on the remoteness of project.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Lift up to 44 pounds.

Qualifications

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-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) evaluating contractor's compliance with contract requirements, (2) conducting inspections in the field, (3) assessing contractor quality control processes, AND (4) reviewing contractors pay estimates for correctness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk