Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Construction Control Representative. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Santa Nella, California Responsibilities Serves as a Construction Control Representative on one or more of the following types of projects: earthen and concrete dams, canals, pipelines, diversion dams, pumping facilities, hydroelectric generation plants, switch yards, pumping facilities for fish and wildlife mitigation and enhancement, hazardous waste cleanup sites, environmental restoration, concrete structure and buildings. Reviews project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from a construction standpoint. Attends pre-bid and preconstruction conferences to discuss principal construction features and requirements in terms of methods and equipment. Manages control of the borrow area excavation of various construction materials and processing them to meet contract specifications as to gradation, moisture, and uniform type prior to placing the materials to prescribed lines and grades. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify problems, reports potential problems, and takes timely action to recommend changes, and investigates need for contract change orders. Implements and conducts a safety and health program for subordinates including instruction and policies. Investigates all accidents, prepares reports and forms, evaluates the causes and effects, and determines corrective action required. Keeps contractor informed of requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observance, labor relations, and payroll records. Compiles construction inspection and progress reports. Prepares technical data on specific phases or features of construction for inclusion in special and periodic reports and memoranda or correspondence relating to the overall inspection program. Reviews "as-built" drawings to ensure changes in plans and specifications have been accurately noted and updates field drawings at completion of construction. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-10 level in federal service having demonstrated experience inspecting construction work performed by private contractors on a major project or major segment of a complex construction project; interpreting construction plans and specifications; resolving problems of non-compliance and unauthorized deviations with contractors; preparing technical construction reports; inspecting construction or rehabilitation on earth and concrete dams, reservoirs, construction of canals for irrigation systems; inspecting and testing the installation or rehabilitation of complex and sophisticated electrical and mechanical equipment and systems; and inspecting construction of roads, bridges, and utilities in connection to a major construction projects. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/27/2024. Education Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.