The Construction Analyst position serves as a Specially Adapted Housing Agent within the Atlanta Regional Benefits Office located in Atlanta, GA. Position is out-based in Columbia, SC. The incumbent will perform an array of duties with the purpose of conducting construction, remodeling, and home adaptation projects, from proposal through completion.

Duties

Assist Veterans and/or contractors, architects, drafts persons with required design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc. Lead design review discussions, in person, by phone, or electronically to inform the Veteran, contractor, architects, draftsperson, et al, on VA minimum property requirements for residential property use. Perform all administrative and technical functions of the SAH, Special Home Adaptations (SHA), and Rehabilitation grant programs for assigned grants Guide Veteran applicants through all aspects of the SAH grant application process and provides oversight of the entire project from initial application through completion. Notes and decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction materials, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures. Process and recommend administrative sanctions for industry stakeholders. Manage appeals submitted to Value Stream leadership for grant cases assigned which requires the SAH Agent to complete a higher-level review of decisions to include reviewing the facts and evidence submitted to support the appeal. Establish and maintain the SAH case file from eligibility established through final accounting and grant closure. Coordinate with contractors, architects, and draft person for the creation of documents that successfully convey all SAH grant requirements: description of materials, scope of work, contracts, disbursement schedule, plans and blueprints, etc. Coordinate with the Veteran and contractor throughout construction to ensure all parties are informed of project progress and problems, issues and their resolution and disbursement of project funds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• May be required to travel overnight and to off-site locations.
• May be required to travel overnight and to off-site locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/15/2024. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) which all applicants must meet BOTH the requirements as stated for the IOR, and the required specialized experience as stated below for the appropriate grade levels of GS-11 and 12. IOR Requirements: "Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the preparation or review of plans, specifications, or estimates of materials and costs for the construction, extension, alteration, or repair of buildings. Applicants should have knowledge of the residential construction field, and experience in the development of plans and specifications, and in negotiation work. This experience may have been obtained working as a contractor or as a draftsperson in an architectural engineering firm. However, any drafting experience must have provided an opportunity to acquire technical knowledge. Appropriate experience includes working with diverse construction materials (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, steel) and types of structures (housing, single-family dwellings and multi-family apartment units, and industrial and commercial structures). Applicants should be familiar with matters such as planning a subdivision, laying out traffic flow in a multi-family apartment structure, or working out specification problems in plans. Minimum Requirements: GS-11 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade(GS-09) in federal or other services, in the normal line of progression for the occupation within the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: (1)Supporting clients considered to be in high risk/need groups, supporting grant programs, utilizing available information to analyze and address unique needs of program beneficiaries, as it relates to the construction plan/project; AND (2) Performing professional work directly related to residential construction, remodeling, and/or adaptations for individuals with unique physical or other needs. OR Applicants may substitute education in place of the experience required to qualify at the Grade level GS-11l: With3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or with the completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This graduate education (or completed degree) must have a Major area of study in architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Note: When substituting, you cannot use the first two year of Graduate studies (The first 36 Semester hours) that you earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. For example, an applicant who has 45 semester hours or 9 semester hours of graduate level education beyond the first two years (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience for GS-11) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position (assuming that there is no evidence that the attended college or university requires more than 18 semester hours as an equivalent to a year of graduate study). Note: This graduate education Major area of study must be in architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position. Minimum Requirements: GS-12 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in federal or other services, in the normal line of progression for the occupation within the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Experience in the residential construction field in the development of plans, specifications, or estimates of materials and cost for the construction; (2) experience coordinating and monitoring construction projects; (3) experience working with diverse construction materials (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, and steel); AND (4) conducting such construction work on the following types of structures: housing, single-family dwellings and multi-family apartment units, and industrial and commercial structures. There is no educational substitution for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Note: 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; religions; 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Atlanta Regional Benefits Office 1700 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]