About the Position: Serves as a Construction Control Inspector responsible for assisting the Project Engineer in the direction and coordination of field inspection and administration functions associated with construction work performed by contracted or hired labor in the geographical area of the area office. Incumbent plans and coordinates A-E contracts for surveying and construction inspection services as required.

Duties

Reviews project plans and specifications prior to advertisement for constructability and prepares recommendations for improved design and materials. Reviews and interprets the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Army regulations and District policy on construction management matters, and, recommends adjustments to the field operations SOPs. Attends preconstruction conferences to discuss principal construction features, methods, and equipment, which will be employed, and the general, special, technical, safety, and labor relations requirements of contracts. Informs contractors of requirements concerning construction scheduling, quality control progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observance, labor relations, and payroll records. Observes and investigates various stages of construction schedules or methods based on changes in field conditions that will result in cost savings in materials, equipment, or labor. Serves as Collateral Duty Safety Officer. Uses knowledge of EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual to conduct risk analysis on jobsite conditions for potential hazards and accidents. Reviews the work of lower graded Construction Representatives for accuracy and effectiveness, mentoring when deficient, and coordinating those efforts with immediate supervisor. Investigates need for contract change orders in view of conditions at the worksite. Reviews inspection and progress reports and pay estimates for acceptability and to detect evidence of deficiencies in construction operations and inspection activities. Monitors and coordinates the inspection and surveying by contract personnel performed within the geographical area of the area office. Observes progress, quality of inspection, survey data, adherence to plans and specifications, and assures the adequacy of inspection and surveys and overall results. Assists with the quality assurance representative or project engineer to coordinate, monitor, and control all construction inspection activities pertaining to contractor operations at the work-site.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Minimum Qualifications for GS10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising contractors on project plan suitability, assisting with the investigation of construction phases for compliance with schedules, and preparing construction progress reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Minimum Qualifications for GS11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Investigating the need for contract change orders, recording modifications to contract specifications, and providing technical assistance on the review of project plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionFacilities InspectionTechnical Reviews Time in Grade Requirement for GS-10: 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-09). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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).

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk