About the Position: Serves as Construction Representative with full responsibility for the management and surveillance of assigned construction and/or remediation projects, which constitute a major portion of the total construction activity, or several smaller projects within a geographical area. Advises, directs and instructs lower grade personnel as required.

Duties

Provides technical assistance and support on the review of project plans and specifications to determine site compatibility and anticipated problems. Observes and investigates all construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings; identify actual or potential problems and determine necessity for changes or remedial action. Investigates need for contract change orders, controversies which could lead to formal claims by the contractor, deviations requiring engineering determination and other matters. Reviews contractor's receipt of materials and equipment procured by contractor's purchase orders. Prepares various reports and correspondence pertaining to such matters as progress, payments, modifications, materials, delays in construction, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret access security clearance for the duration of employment in this position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5-50% of the time.

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 Employees 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Monitoring construction quality such as adherence to approved production schedule or proper installation of material components; 2) Analyzing various phases of construction to ensure compliance with contract specifications. 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: Construction Inspection and Quality ManagementConstruction ManagementProject Management Time in Grade Requirement: 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 RH-W07106 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk