This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Works under the supervision of the Chief, Dredging Unit. Receives oral instructions with basic assignments for inspection on river, harbor, maintenance, or building construction. Assume full responsibility for on-site construction project management.

Duties

Serve as a Construction Quality Assurance verifier engaged in maintaining surveillance over the construction of major construction projects. Prepare quality assurance plans for assigned projects. Interpret plans and specifications for lower grade employees and contractors relating to construction problems. Compile payment records and assures all construction management records are established and maintained. Certify and make recommendations concerning the release and payment of funds to contractors, based upon the percentage of work satisfactorily completed. Participate with the Contracting Officer as the government's negotiation adversary in resolution of contract modifications and disputes. Maintain files for assigned projects. Responsible for administering a safety program at construction sites, and the enforcement of applicable safety rules and regulations while furthering expeditious progress of work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 40% of the time.
• This position may require employee to accept temporary duty assignments (TDY) to any location within District boundaries. These assignments could range from a few days to over a year in duration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying construction practices and procedures related to construction; 2) interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship; 3) insuring adherence to safety requirements associated with maintaining surveillance over the construction of major construction projects such as navigation structure construction and rehabilitation, shoreline and stream bank erosion protection, flood control, heavy highway construction, all building construction types, and maintenance dredging. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk