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CONSTRUCTION CONTROL REPRESENTATIVE

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Construction Division, Western Washington Area Office, NW Resident Office
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Summary

About the Position: As a construction control representative, at the full performance level you will be responsible for assigned function of surveillance, wide-scope monitoring, inspection of civil works, military construction, interagency projects including construction of flood control structure, environmental mitigation, testing structures, equipment installation, water treatment plants, mechanical, and electrical components.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/03/2025 to 01/17/2025
Salary
$56,153 to - $108,029 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel approximately 25% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERH255783838137
Control number
826427700

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Duties

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  • Performs bid-ability, constructability, operability, environmental and sustainability reviews of plans and specifications.
  • Participates in or conducts site showings and pre-construction conferences.
  • Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify conformance and/or concerns.
  • Inspects contractor workmanship, equipment and materials in order to recognize and identify deviations from contract requirements.
  • Reviews as-built drawings to ensure changes in plans and specifications have been accurately noted.
  • Compiles data and prepares a variety of correspondence and reports.
  • Ensures strict adherence to safety provisions of the contract and that the contractor’s safety program is effective.
  • Detects and ensures the correction of unsafe conditions.

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.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

Specialized experience:

For the GS-07:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience in one (1) or more of the following: (1) assisting with review of 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

For the GS-08:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience in two (2) or more of the following: (1) assisting with review of 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

For the GS-09:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience in three (3) or more of the following: (1) assisting with review of 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

For the GS-10:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience in four (4) or more of the following: (1) assisting with review of 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

For the GS-11:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience in five (5) or more of the following: (1) reviewing 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. 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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Building and Construction
  • Communications
  • Compliance
  • Occupational Health and Environment Safety Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance

Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-07: 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-06).

Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-08: 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-07).

Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-09: 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-08).

Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-10: 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-09).

Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-11: 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".
  • Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
  • Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade of GS-11.
  • Management may authorize Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-Hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, Advanced Leave Accrual, as applicable.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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