About the Position: Serves as Senior Construction Control Representative and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for job site construction control of contract work for assigned military construction, civil works, or Work for Others (WFO) construction programs.

Duties

Works under general supervision of Resident Engineer. Determines whether all materials and equipment to be incorporated into finished job meet plans and specifications. Ensures proper installation and workmanship, safety requirements, adherence to progress schedules, etc. Reviews contractor's shop drawing details to ascertain adherence of the proposed work to contract requirements. Work is primarily with solution of technical problems, controversial interpretation of design and/or installation details, proposed contract changes, and progress and payment estimate matters. Reviews pre-bid plans and specifications for Biddability/ Constructability/Operability (BCO) on assigned contracts to determine practicality from a construction standpoint. Evaluates contractors' price proposals for additional work to be performed under the original contract and payment estimate items for consistency with actual job-site status of work. Inspects on-the-job construction progress to ensure that the contractor is maintaining satisfactory progress.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Must have the potential to be appointed as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and obtain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Work involves using numerous special safety precautions, climbing mountains, wearing personnel protective clothing (non-breathing HazMat suits), respirators, and using man-lifts.
• Work involves stooping, bending, climbing, roofs, crawling under buildings and in conduit, confined spaces, high voltage areas, and other contaminated areas.
• Daily trips include the use of hard hats, boots, eye protection and ear protection, special personnel clothing and respiratory protection.
• Exposure to hazardous wastes, asbestos, dust, tunnel work, and gases occur frequently.
• Most work sites can only be reached by driving; these sites must be reached during both summer and winter, with exposure to extreme heat and/or cold temperatures.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) reading and interpreting vertical/ horizontal building construction plans and specifications, submittals, and shop drawings AND 2) general construction contract administration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionCompliance Inspection and Program ManagementContracting/ProcurementCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Project Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

For this job, there is no substitution of education for experience.

Contacts

• Address RI-W07501 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOS ANGELES DO NOT MAIL Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk