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Construction Control Representative

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch South New Jersey Resident Engineer Office
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
05/31/2023 to 06/13/2023
Salary
$75,833 to - $98,580 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vineland, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEGA233415932338HW
Control number
728606700

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • You will serve as a Construction Control Representative at a construction site responsible for the execution, control, and surveillance of contract operations of assigned military, civil works, and construction projects.
  • Provide expertise in the construction of major rehabilitation of diversified projects such as military quarters, barracks, mess halls, recreation buildings, maintenance facilities, schools, and supporting utilities.
  • Plan and coordinate construction schedules to accommodate concurrent operations and present critical and varied site preparation problems and extensive installation of specialized operating equipment.
  • Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and requests for changes to determine site compatibility such as applicability of terrain and soils, feasibility of structures, and anticipate challenges.
  • Conduct inspection of work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, procedures, use of materials, contract provisions and schedules, and shop drawings.
  • Investigate need for contract change orders, controversies which could lead to formal claims by the contractor, deviations requiring engineering determinations and other matters.
  • Coordinate with local Government agencies involved to preclude conflicts of interests or jurisdictional disputes and to maintain effective public relations on assigned construction projects.
  • Make on the spot decisions and commitments to avoid delays in construction with respect to minor changes in construction, deviations from schedules, substitution of materials, and resolution of disputes over the acceptability of work.
  • Prepare routine and special reports, memorandums, and correspondence reflecting the status of construction progress, delays in construction, noted deficiencies, and compliance with standards, materials, and/or contract modifications.
  • Ensure adherence to safety program, checking work areas, methods of performance, etc., for safety practices.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The position requires employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid state driver's license is required and must be maintained.
  • May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • A one-year Probationary or Trial period may be required.
  • Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be willing and able to complete an initial 40-hour (within one year of hiring date) and 8-hour refresher OSHA training courses for hazardous and toxic waste (HTRW) and other mandatory training courses.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation -THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DoD WORKFORCE

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) Experience in interpreting engineering and architect plans and/or specifications; (2) Experience in resolving complex problems encountered while inspecting construction projects; and (3) Experience in conducting inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications and/or safety protocol. 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:

  • Oral Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technical Competence
  • Technical Reviews

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DoD WORKFORCE
  • 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 Scientists Career Field (CF) 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.
  • Reasonable Accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. For further information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/construction-control-technical-series-0809/

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

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