This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Operations Division, Technical Support Branch, Operations and Maintenance Section, in Philadelphia, PA

Duties

Serves as a Construction Control Representative at a construction site responsible for the execution, control, and surveillance of contract operations of assigned construction projects. Reviews plans, specifications, shop drawings, and requests for changes to determine site compatibility; applicability of terrain and soils; feasibility of structures; and to anticipate problems. Conducts inspection of work in progress to insure compliance with plans, specifications, procedures, use of materials, contract provisions and schedules, and shop drawings. Identifies actual or potential problems and determines necessity for changes or remedial action. Investigates need for contract change orders, controversies which could lead to formal claims by the contractor, deviations requiring engineering determinations and other matters. Recommends changes in construction to meet field conditions. Tabulates the results of inspections and prepares site visit reports that are used to keep Project Engineer informed of progress with project construction. Reviews contractor's receipt of material and equipment procured by contractor's purchase orders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to serve one year probationary period.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Within 1 year of appointment, the incumbent must complete the USACE Dive Safety Admin course, and maintain Dive Safety Inspector (DSI) credentials

Qualifications

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905)direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes experience interpreting plans and specifications to ensure that contractor's work is performed in accordance with accepted construction practices and good workmanship; Communicating with contractor representatives for mutual understanding and agreement as to interpretation of contract requirements; ensuring strict adherence to all applicable safety provisions to the contract including special regulations; and/or experience conducting inspection of work in progress to insure compliance with plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Jeffrey McAleer
• Phone: 267-446-2417
• Email: jeffrey.s.mcaleer@usace.army.mil