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: This is a Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11 position with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, located in Fort Bliss, TX. Responsibilities Serve as a Construction Representative responsible for an assigned function of surveillance of contract construction operations for major military project to include barrack complexes, family housing, hospital, warehouse complex, hangars, etc. Maintain surveillance, on a day-to-day basis, over the full range of field engineering activity associated with specific phases of a major military construction project. Monitor contractor quality control program. Observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify problem, take timely action to correct discrepancy, and to insure full compliance with contract plans and specification. Participate in pre-award activity on assigned project. Review plan and specification for proposed project to determine Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental and Sustainability (BCOES) from a construction viewpoint. Request service for third party testing specialist prior to, during, and after construction. Review contractor proposed working schedule for logic, adequacy, and to determine construction schedules will be met. Conduct onsite recommendation for contract modification to solve problems requiring design change, change in material or construction method. Review proposed modification from the viewpoint of cost and quantity of material. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Monitor major civil/military projects to include conventional buildings of all types of barracks complexes, family housing, hospitals, warehouse complex, hangars etc.; AND 2) Interpreting engineering and architect plans and/or specifications. AND 3) Perform related administrative work such as daily reports, pay and construction progress/delays for review. 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. 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). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 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) Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientist Position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.