Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Construction Management Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Folsom, Fresno, Willows, or Location Negotiable, CA* *Negotiable locations: Bakersfield, Hollister, and Los Banos, CA. Final determination will be made by the selecting official. This is not a virtual position.

Duties

Serves as a Construction Management Specialist for the Willows Construction Office. Reviews project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from construction standpoint. Plans and schedules construction projects and conducts studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of construction work operations and contract activities. Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences to discuss construction features and requirements. Develops new or modified work methods, management processes, and procedures for construction. Responsible for monitoring construction progress and review. Confers with contractor representatives on matters pertaining to construction activities to resolve differences of opinion. Assists in the interpretation of and analysis of plans and specifications and provides support to engineering, surveying, and inspection personnel.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-9 level in federal service having demonstrated experience reviewing project plans and specifications; performing construction administration and contract management; planning and scheduling construction projects; visiting construction sites to monitor progress; recommending changes in schedules to accommodate on-site conditions or expedite construction; monitoring construction progress and review; and coordinating with contractors and inspectors to resolve differences. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, OR a combination of education and experience. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Applicants eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) are not required to meet time-in-grade restrictions in order to be considered. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/28/2023.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Willows Construction Office Bureau of Reclamation 1140 WEST WOOD STREET Willows, CA 95988 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]