Summary 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: Serve as a Team Leader in the Area/Resident Office directing and coordinating field staff and contractors/subcontractors to ensure adherence to policies and schedules, controlling quality of construction, gathering data for estimates and change orders, progress reports, safety. Responsibilities Monitor the work of a 2-to-3 member team of construction specialists and/or civil engineers to maintain consistency in the work process and keep the supervisor informed on statuses. Contribute to the preparation of costs and material estimates. Liaison between team members, contractors, and the using service to coordinate work on all projects, resolve controversial problems and/or conflicting interest. Monitor accurate, timely reporting of construction site concerns such as progress, delays, claims, accidents, and injuries in order to document adherence to construction plans such as predetermined schedules and budget constraints. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Specialized Experience for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Reviewing plans to ensure conformity with project requirements such as locality and field conditions, and/or to correct obvious deficiencies; 2) Monitoring contractor quality control compliance and/or safety program; 3) Preparing pay estimates based on conditions such as work completed, materials, and equipment at the job site; AND 4) Observing and/or investigating all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Contributing to review processes such as biddability, constructability, and operability prior to contract award; 2) Serving as liaison between multiple organizations to fulfill construction project administration; 3) processing modifications, claims, and/or purchase requests; 4) evaluating contractors' compliance to ensure quality control and/or safety requirements are met; AND 5) Observing and/or investigating all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. 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. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. This is a developmental position to GS-12. You may be selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements: (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level; (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level; (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned; (4) Supervisor recommends promotion; (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and; (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions.