Summary About the Position: Serves as a Construction Control Representative responsible for an assigned function of surveillance of contract construction operations. It requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, and regular visits to construction sites. If you do not meet one of the eligibilities listed on this announcement, you may apply to Announcement # CERE256157756976HW, open to all U.S. Citizens. Responsibilities Review and analyze plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the project to ensure the feasibility of the construction aspects prior to start of work. Confer with engineers and contractor personnel to coordinate QA work especially inspections and training. Review schedules for delivery and installation of materials and equipment, making recommendations on methods of expediting and follow-up. Perform and oversee field quality assurance tests. Perform preliminary designs analysis and initial cost estimates as required to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction. Recommend acceptance/rejection of deviations/substitutions proposed by the contractor, with appropriate credit to the government. Assist in investigating situations that required changes or that involve disputes with the contractor; drafts findings of fact on changes. Interpret plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans 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. To qualify at the GS-11 Level you must have one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of engineering with primary responsibility for performing work in overseeing, managing, and inspecting construction work, which includes Interpreting plans and specifications of complex construction projects; inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements; performing a thorough review of contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and adequacy; providing input and recommended solutions to project engineers toward solutions or courses of action observations made at project sites; developing QA inspection requirements for upcoming projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Contract Management Problem Solving Quality Management 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 Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate and an agency determination that payment is in the Government Interest. If incentives are authorized a service agreement is required. 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Career Program (CP) 18 Engineering and Scientific 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.