About Position: Full responsibility for management/surveillance of construction projects involving considerable difficulty and complexity. Position also open to current federal employees, veterans, and other eligibilities under merit announcement # CERE238312919163 .

Duties

Provide compliance reviews of contractor operations and procedures to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction. Provide technical review of project plans and specifications to determine bid ability, constructability, site compatibility, and anticipated problems. Make recommendations for efficiency improvements reflective of field conditions and identifies deficiencies needing correction. Utilize sound reasoning to identify and analyze problems and arrive at conclusions. Present information to groups and individuals to explain guidelines and regulations regarding projects. Monitor the contractor safety program for compliance with safety manuals and applicable regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• Travel may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Security level/requirements may vary based on duty location.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens 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. GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting basic field observations of construction projects; taking test readings and recording findings; and reading plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major study in [insert applicable field(s) of study in engineering, construction, or industrial technology]; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics; OR Combination of Education/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. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes study of plans and specifications during project review process, observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify problems, report potential problems, and take timely action to recommend changes to solve problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as academic program in such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. OR Combination of Education/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. GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes serves as a construction representative on conventional, non-complex or minor dredging, dike construction or other water control construction projects assuring adequate inspection, and to control or monitor the construction operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction or industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. OR Combination of Education/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. GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Applies substantial knowledge of construction inspection and quality assurance methods and techniques to independently inspect a wide variety of standardized construction features; perform quality assurance work to ensure contractor compliance with complex contract plans and specifications; inspects contractor operations to insure compliance with safety requirements. 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 (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. OR Combination of Education/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. SEE EDUCATION SECTION BELOW FOR REMAINING QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADES GS-09, GS-10, AND GS-11 AND TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.

Education

GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Inspecting standardized construction methods, materials and practices; determining acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure it conforms to established standards and practices; explaining standard requirements of plans and specifications; inspecting contractor operations to assure compliance with safety requirements. 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: successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or with a major study in position such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. Or a degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: position such as engineering, construction, industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. OR Combination of Education/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.

GS-10 Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Review of project plans and specifications to determine bid ability, constructability, site compatibility and anticipated problems; Recommend contractor on requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, work acceptance procedures, safety measures; Observes all construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: provide management advisory and technical services in relation to construction control; identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve construction problems; conduct quality control of construction project ensuring safety and related practices are met; Analyze construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. At grades GS-10 and GS-11, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

One year of specialized experience at the second lower level is creditable for inservice USACE applicants. However, for outside applicants (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service), one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level is required.

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 RE-W07202 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk