Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-09/10/11 (49173)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District

Locations (City, State)

Pasco, WA

Umatilla, OR

Walla Walla, WA

Position Overview/Duties

Position Overview

The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

Duties

• Serve as Construction Representative in charge of construction activities.
• Responsible for supervision of project personnel engaged in inspection construction work on a wide variety of construction activities.
• Plan inspection work and incidental functions in connection with construction work being performed by contractors.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the plans and specifications and in accordance with policy requirements.
• Maintain continuous contact with contractor's representatives to coordinate plans, efforts, and objectives.
• Make on-the-spot decisions and commitments to avoid delays in construction with respect to minor changes in design, minor deviations from schedule, substitution of materials, and resolution of disputes over the acceptability of work.
• Recommend to supervisor approval or disapproval of major changes in plans, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Provide surveillance to effect compliance with safety provisions of the contract and Corps of Engineers' "Safety Requirements".
• Monitor the Contractor Quality Control Program.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements, including voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

We are specifically seeking a non-competitive reassignment for this opportunity but may consider other non-competitive placement options highlighted above.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator. Operate an automobile or light truck to accomplish assigned duties.
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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:GS-9: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the federal service which includes experience in one (1) or more of the following: (1) assisting in enforcing construction plans and specifications; (2) assisting in providing field measurements, computations and first-hand information of site conditions; (3) documenting daily construction activities; (4) assisting in preparing pay estimates for contractor work; (5) enforcing industry and safety standards, and (6) reviewing and monitoring construction schedules for contract compliance. (At least one must be well documented in your resume).

See GS-9 position description for more information: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?id=1123024&JobNum=282043&ccpo=RH

Specialized Experience GS-10: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service which includes experience in two (2) or more of the following: (1) assisting in enforcing construction plans and specifications; (2) assisting in providing field measurements, computations and first-hand information of site conditions; (3) documenting daily construction activities; (4) assisting in preparing pay estimates for contractor work; (5) enforcing industry and safety standards, and (6) reviewing and monitoring construction schedules for contract compliance. (At least two must be well documented in your resume).

See GS-10 position description for more information: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?id=1080999&JobNum=352939&Ccpo=RH

Specialized Experience GS-11: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the federal service which includes experience in three (3) or more of the following: (1) enforcing construction plans and specifications; (2) providing field measurements, computations and first-hand information of site conditions; (3) documenting daily construction activities; (4) preparing pay estimates for contractor work; (5) enforcing industry and safety standards, and (6) reviewing and monitoring construction schedules for contract compliance. (At least three must be well documented in your resume).

See GS11 position description for more information: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?id=1078390&JobNum=282041&Ccpo=RH

Physical Effort: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds such as testing or measuring equipment; and regular visits to construction sites.

Working Conditions: The work is carried out at construction sites, including exposure to various weather conditions. There is regular exposure to dust, odors, and exhaust fumes. The employee must wear protective clothing such as hard hats, etc.

Additional Information

• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• 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/ for more information.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees as well as Priority Placement Program.
• This position is covered under the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Bargaining Unit.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.