The incumbent serves as a vital member of the Manhattan VAMC Facilities Management Engineering Project Section and has support responsibility for the NRM, Station-level, and Minor construction programs. The incumbent also accomplishes various technical and construction management functions relating to construction planning, space management, record documentation for construction and facility management, energy management, and operation of building utility systems.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment and interprets technical portions for other participants. Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications, drawings, designs, site conditions, and proposed construction schedules to determine recommended action necessary to correct deficiencies through modification of the contract. Reviews specification packages, design drawings, and independent government cost estimates for bid ability and constructability. Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs. Participates in design review conferences and reviews preliminary plans and specifications before advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions, and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to the construction of the project, and unanticipated contingencies and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results. Confers with Project Manager or Project Engineer on matters pertaining to the control, placement, consistency, and suitability of materials and equipment, special construction problems affecting the progress or quality of construction work, administration, supervision, or plans and design of the project. Attends and participates in pre-bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions. Provides oversight of construction operations to ensure proper quality and quantity of material and equipment, workmanship, adequacy of contractor's methods, procedures, and operations, and to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with plans and specifications. Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, and effectiveness of earth placement procedures. Notes and decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, and effectiveness of earth placement procedures. Prepares documentation and sketches of contract changes, estimates of costs for modifications, materials, and equipment, evaluates conditions at the work site, field measurements, computations, and local prices, negotiates changes with contractor's representatives, and presentation of data as a basis for substantiating contract modifications. Furnishes all reports and data required for transfer upon completion of construction. Prepares progress reports and computation sheets from bid breakdown. Assists engineer and/or project manager with preparing modification documents which involve design changes differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications end drawings, etc., resulting from deficiencies encountered during the construction phase. Participates in contract negotiation to modify existing terms. Assists with the development of modification estimates and/or reviews to determine what adjustments, if any, should be made, based on extenuating circumstances revealed during discussions with inspection personnel, review or records, "on-the-spot" investigations, or evaluating the scope of the work in modification documents. Assures that all work under contract provisions has been completed and that no deficiencies exist that would preclude recommending final payment to a contractor. Recommends progress payments based upon the percentage of work satisfactorily completed and also determines any withholdings for unsatisfactory work. Prepares cost estimates in connection with approved claims. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4;30pm M-F Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Ad Hoc Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following qualification requirements for the GS-11 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-10) in the Federal service that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience includes: 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; supervising of craftsperson's, 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. In addition to the examples of the qualifying specialized experience listed above you must also have experience and skill in applying a wide range of concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents; analytical and diagnostic techniques; qualitative and quantitative techniques; techniques for developing new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures; and related emerging practices and methods, sufficient to provide comprehensive management advisory and technical services on substantive functions and practices; knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine the adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements; knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions; and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Requires 3 years of graduate education or PhD. Graduate education is creditable only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position, courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED):Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience listed above are also qualifying. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Building and ConstructionContracting/ProcurementQuality ManagementReading Comprehension IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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

IMPORTANT: A transcript 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 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
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