This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Construction Control Representative responsible for an assigned function of surveillance of contract construction operations. It requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, and regular visits to construction sites.

Duties

Review and analyze plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the project to ensure the feasibility of the construction aspects prior to start of work. Confer with engineers and contractor personnel to coordinate QA work especially inspections and training. Review schedules for delivery and installation of materials and equipment, making recommendations on methods of expediting and follow-up. Perform and oversee field quality assurance tests. Perform preliminary designs analysis and initial cost estimates as required to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction. Recommend acceptance/rejection of deviations/substitutions proposed by the contractor, with appropriate credit to the government. Assist in investigating situations that required changes or that involve disputes with the contractor; drafts findings of fact on changes. Interpret plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment may be required.
• May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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. To qualify at the GS-9 Level, you must have one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes Interpreting plans and specifications of routine construction projects; inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). To qualify at the GS-10 Level you must have one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes Interpreting plans and specifications of routine construction projects; inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements; reviewing contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and adequacy; providing input to project engineers toward solutions or courses of action observations made at project sites. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). To qualify at the GS-11 Level you must have one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of engineering with primary responsibility for performing work in overseeing, managing, and inspecting construction work, which includes Interpreting plans and specifications of complex construction projects; inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements; performing a thorough reviews of contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and adequacy; providing input and recommended solutions to project engineers toward solutions or courses of action observations made at project sites; developing QA inspection requirements for upcoming projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk