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Duties

In this position, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Area Engineer who outlines the objectives of the work to be accomplished. Perform duties pertaining to the Construction program, including contract administration, negotiation of modifications, review of shop drawings, contract plans and specifications, study and resolution of field problems. Serve as Quality Assurance (QA) Lead responsible for advising, training and mentoring the Area Office QA representatives and student interns. Initiate requests for, and follows through on, contractor shop drawings required for all construction in progress. Coordinate review of shop drawings with Engineering Division to insure that drawings comply with the plans and specifications. Make field investigations of assigned projects and collects data for contemplated changes in design of structures. Maintain cordial and cooperative Government-contractor work relationships, while simultaneously adhering to established policy and contract provisions. Review contractor quality control reports, and makes recommendations for improvements and adequacy of the reports. Conduct crane inspections for all Area Office projects, verifying the annual inspection has been completed, inspecting rigging, critical lift plans and operator certification. Prepare and execute a training plan for all assigned QA personnel. Act as trainer and mentor to student interns and QA Representatives in the Area Office. Coordinate with all QA Representatives in the Area Office to ensure consistency of methods used, information sharing, workload equity and timeliness of deliverables. Conduct inspections of all projects assigned to the area office, documenting compliance with Safety, Environmental and Quality Management requirements within the contract, EM 385-1-1,applicable regulations and deliverables from the Contractor.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive NOT authorized.
• See other requirements below.

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. Experience Requirements: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting TWO OUT OF FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) Perform Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance of construction activities on-site to assure that the contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with contract plans and/or specifications; 2) Review all aspects of the construction project for technical accuracy; 3) Evaluate complex construction project issues to develop solutions and/or advise management on courses of action; and 4) Provide QA support to contractors throughout a construction project by reviewing or recommending approval of schedules, performance of inspections, and/or compiling reports on cost performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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 GG-APF-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk