Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Construction Control Representative. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Farmington, New Mexico for more information click here. Responsibilities Review assigned contract specifications and project plans prior to construction to determine accuracy and completeness of all parts applicable to materials processing, testing, reports, and errors. Conduct quality assurance and quality control tests of concrete and earthen construction. Prepare technical documentation for work assignments and review documentation of lower graded technicians. Serve as the expert on matters of construction materials testing and analysis, with the ability to make independent decisions on materials suitability. Plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct materials assigned investigation and testing programs, performs technical evaluation and analysis. Perform technical analysis of construction schedules, proposals, submittals, modifications, and other contractor provided documentation. 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 must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. Required to work up to 12 hours per day Monday through Friday which includes 4 hours of overtime daily for travel to and from the worksite; and required to work overtime on some Saturdays. 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-10, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience performing two or more of the following duties: 1. Perform material testing i.e. concrete, soils, and aggregates; 2. Prepare material testing reports and communicating results with engineers, contractors, and suppliers; 3. Working with material typically used in construction including soils, aggregates, and concrete; 4. Performing inspections/quality control of materials being used in construction; 5. Review proposed engineering projects to provide oversight and ensure compliance with contract requirements and specifications. 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 performing three or more of the following duties: 1. Perform material testing i.e. concrete, soils, and aggregates; 2. Prepare material testing reports and communicating results with engineers, contractors, and suppliers; 3. Working with material typically used in construction including soils, aggregates, and concrete; 4. Performing inspections/quality control of materials being used in construction; 5. Review proposed engineering projects to provide oversight and ensure compliance with contract requirements and specifications. 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification in Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1. Failure to provide proof of such certification will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/30/2024. Education Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a 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. Current agency employees may be eligible to receive a referral bonus for recruitment of this position. For information visit: Referral Bonus Awards. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are authorized with the exception of the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses are authorized, as applicable. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law December 2017, suspends the moving expense deduction and the exclusion from income of qualified employer reimbursements of moving expenses that was allowed under previous tax laws. Employer reimbursements for moving costs are now generally taxed at the same rate as ordinary income. 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 information, 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. 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