The Construction Representative maintains full responsibility for the accomplishment of assigned construction projects. Projects are complex and include construction and quality control requirements specifically tailored for each project based on a variety of structures and facilities such as Inpatient Care Areas, Outpatient Care Areas, Sterile Areas, Utility Systems and other support areas.

Duties

KCVAMC is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Serves as a team leader for quality assurance and oversight of construction including initiation of the contract process.*Provides day-to-day direction to lower-graded construction representatives concerning the operations of the work unit. Initiates and conducts design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Reviews correspondence on construction status and contractor estimates relative to construction of the project; makes decisions and recommendations on practical methods of accomplishing desired results. Prepares cost estimates and participates in the negotiation of contract modifications. Responsible for the strict enforcement of safe practices, safety regulations and training on such. Serves as coordinating official for Joint Commission documentation and monitoring compliance by facilities staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD008400 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/02/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): In order to meet the basic requirement of the Construction Control Representative, 0809 Occupational Series, you must possess:- Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction.- Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements.- Supervisor of craftsperson, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Managing job site construction for a variety of construction programs Preparing or implementing quality control procedures that include inspection instructions, control measuring and/or testing equipment Coordinating and administering large construction contracts to ensure construction projects proceed on schedule and in accordance with contract plans and specifications Preparing data for processing of pay estimates for construction projects Enforcing construction industry and safety standards on construction projects You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Building and ConstructionProject ManagementQuality ManagementSafety Engineering 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, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 Kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions. References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Part II Appendix G72 For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 here: 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128 US
• Name: Brody Hillstock
• Phone: 9136839559
• Email: [email protected]