This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Manage the contractor's phasing of complex, multi-phase construction projects to ensure minimal impact to user/customer operations, project milestones are met and all delays are tracked and accounted. Participate in three phase inspection system by attending preparatory, initial and follow up inspections to ensure compliance of contract documents and safety requirements. Prepare daily reports, status reports and updates to keep stakeholders and/or the contractor informed of current status of construction activities. Provide technical assistance and advice for resolution of complex problems. Discuss details of construction with contractor’s personnel to ensure mutual understanding of the project requirements. Direct surveillance of construction to assure that contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with plans and specifications. Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members . Maintain liaison with and participates constantly in discussions with Using Agency and contractor representatives on matters of safety, post regulations, coordination of utility outages, progress of the work. Confers with contractor’s representatives on matters pertaining to interpretation of plans and specifications. Review and interpret the requirements of plans and specifications to ensure complete and usable construction documents. Discuss the requirements of the contract for construction scheduling, plans of operations, the contractor’s safety program, shop drawings, progress, and quality control reporting to ensure contractor understanding of the requirements. Consult with and advise subordinate personnel on construction policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires some physical exertion to include long periods of standing, walking over uneven or slippery terrain, recurring bending, stooping, and lifting of items weighing less than 50 pounds.
• This position requires Drug testing
• This position requires a Top secret security clearance.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• his position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts such as dust, odors, fumes, engine exhaust, high levels of noise, electrical hazards, moving machinery, and outdoor conditions.
• The work environment requires special safety precautions and the wearing of special protective gear.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: Must meet one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service to include: (1) Reviewing construction plans and specifications, (2) Maintaining daily records of contractor work inspected, and (3) Monitoring contractor performance.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SD01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BALTIMORE DO NOT MAIL Baltimore, MD 21203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk