About the Position: As a construction quality assurance materials technician, you will perform a variety of complex sampling and testing techniquest for materials for a variety of construction activities at more than one site throughout the geographical area of the resident office.

Duties

Make assignments, issues instructions, answers job-connected questions, and reviews work during progress and/or upon completion for compliance with instructions. Perform a variety of complex sampling and testing techniques for materials for a variety of construction activities at more than one site throughout the geographical area of the resident office. Review contractor safety and takes appropriate actions when necessary to ensure compliance with Occupational and Safety Health Manual. Review contract plans and specifications for the purpose of determining the amounts and strengths of construction materials involved. Exercise authority to ensure contractors and batch-plant employees are in compliance with approved mix designs and contract specifications as they relate to concrete, asphalt and soils. Perform/monitor a variety of both routine and complex laboratory tests of materials and systems. Make recommendations for adjustments in the water content or mix proportions of concrete design to achieve better workability and maintain required strength.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires Level 1 ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification at the time of application or within the first 12 months of employment.
• This position requires a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) Travel of 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: 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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 performing sampling and testing techniques for materials for construction activities throughout the geographical area; observing and monitoring contractor quality control (QC) testing to identify problems, and ensures timely corrective action; reviewing material provisions of plans and specifications; interpreting plans, specifications and recommends whether materials and test methods meet the requirements of the contract documents 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationProject ManagementQuality Assurance 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-10).

Contacts

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