Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Construction Control Inspector. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Clark County, Nevada This position is located in HOOVER DAM ENGINEERING OFFICE, CIVIL GROUP

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering and oversite of various project activities, including Safety of Dams modifications, Powerhouse Equipment Repair/Overhaul, Inspection Oversite of Contractors, and construction oversight activities at Hoover and other LCDO facilities. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify problems, take timely action to correct discrepancies, and ensure full compliance with contract plans and specifications. Prepares daily report of activities which includes instruction to contractor representative, quantities of pay items placed, weather conditions, progress of construction, reasons for delay, and any unusual problems encountered. Reviews project procurement packages prior to issuance to ensure project constructability, code compliance, and contract administration point of view. Reviews contractor(s) payment estimate submittals, progress measurement data, and reports of materials and equipment used, and recommends approval or disapproval. Reviews plans and specifications for proposed projects to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint and whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated. Uses AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent software to? develop engineering drawings under supervision of design engineer, and updates previously approved engineering drawings to reflect field changes. Serves as the construction representative responsible for construction quality assurance and contract administration activities to assigned construction projects. Ensures adherence to safety regulation at project work sites, conducts and attends periodic safety meetings, and acts as adviser on all safety matters.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-10 level in federal service having demonstrated experience involving heavy civil construction projects specific to water resources structures, conveyance systems and associated mechanical and electrical systems, power generating equipment and systems. Inspection work involves inspection of electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of projects (e.g., canals, pipelines, dams, water treatment plants pumping stations), interpreting plans and specifications, dealing with construction problems, working with contractors concerning problems of scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, selection of work methods and acceptability of materials and workmanship. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 08/30/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 60400 Boulder City, NV 89006 US
• Name: Jennifer Santiago
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]