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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: Serve as a Team Leader in the Area/Resident Office directing and coordinating field staff and contractors/subcontractors to ensure adherence to policies and schedules, controlling quality of construction, gathering data for estimates and change orders, progress reports, safety. Review plans and specifications to assure that team members are thoroughly familiar with job requirements. Oversee and verify the preparation of sketches and estimates for required changes. Liaise between team members and contractors to coordinate work on all projects, resolve controversial problems and/or conflicting interests. Monitor accurate, timely reporting of construction site concerns such as progress, delays, claims, accidents, and injuries in order to document adherence to construction plans such as predetermined schedules and budget constraints. Confer with contractor and discuss contractor's work schedules, submission of shop drawings, materials and/or certification for testing and approval. 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 for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Reviewing plans to ensure conformity with project requirements such as locality and field conditions; Monitoring contractor's quality control compliance and/or safety program; Preparing pay estimates based on conditions such as work completed, materials, and equipment at the job site; Observing all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Contributing to review processes such as biddability, constructability, and operability prior to contract award; Serving as liaison between multiple organizations to fulfill construction project administration; Processing modifications, claims, and/or purchase requests; Evaluating contractors' compliance to ensure quality control and/or safety requirements are met; Observing all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

This vacancy is for a GS - 0809 - 9, Construction Control Representative located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION in CAPE MAY, New Jersey. You will serve as a Construction Control Representative and be responsible to perform inspection of projects of varied and complex nature to include electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of construction. The purpose of the position is to provide oversight and inspection on a wide range of construction projects. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Inspecting contractor operations, methods, techniques, and materials during construction to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, approved schedules, and acceptable construction practices. Assuring contractor compliance with safe working conditions, construction practices, and applicable labor laws. Interpreting and clarifying construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with workmanship, material, equipment, and safety requirements. Investigating construction problems and deficiencies and recommending contract modifications or change orders due to unforeseen site conditions. Preparing and maintaining inspection reports, daily logs, project records, and related construction documentation. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Performing construction inspection or construction management support work involving the review of contractor performance, interpretation of construction plans and specifications, evaluation of construction quality and safety, and documentation of project findings. OR Education and Training: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.

This vacancy is for a GS-0809-9, Construction Control Representative located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION in CAPE MAY, New Jersey. . You will serve as a Construction Control Representative and be responsible to perform inspection of projects of varied and complex nature to include electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of construction. The purpose of the position is to provide oversight and inspection on a wide range of construction projects. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Inspecting contractor operations, methods, techniques, and materials during construction to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, approved schedules, and acceptable construction practices. Assuring contractor compliance with safe working conditions, construction practices, and applicable labor laws. Interpreting and clarifying construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with workmanship, material, equipment, and safety requirements. Investigating construction problems and deficiencies and recommending contract modifications or change orders due to unforeseen site conditions. Preparing and maintaining inspection reports, daily logs, project records, and related construction documentation. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Performing construction inspection or construction management support work involving the review of contractor performance, interpretation of construction plans and specifications, evaluation of construction quality and safety, and documentation of project findings. OR Education and Training: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.

About the Position: This announcement is for a Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-12, in the Engineering and Construction Division, in the Central Area Office or Western Resident Office. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Perform, monitor, inspect, and investigate all construction phases to ensure compliance with contract specifications and drawings, Scope of Work, and approved shop drawings, and submittals. Prepare various reports and correspondence pertaining to such matters as progress payments, contract modifications, delays in construction, construction schedule, project closeout. Participate in design review conferences with Project Manager, Area Engineer, Resident Engineer, and design engineers/architects as well as construction aspects of the design and foreseeable problems. Make on-the-spot decisions within authorities and implement a plan of action to avoid delays in construction, deviations from schedules and resolution of disputes over the acceptability of work. Determine need for major changes and presents recommendations to the Administrative Contracting Officer Oversight of contractor operations to determine whether they comply with wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, or other labor laws and regulations. Monitor the contractor’s schedule and uses contractual actions to address contractor schedule problems and slippages. Identify actual or potential problems and determines solutions and the necessity for changes. Review plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from construction viewpoint, whether physical obstructions or other difficulties have been anticipated, and whether materials selected are readily available. Mentor and train Junior Construction Representatives Observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify conflicts and/or problems and takes timely corrective action. Conduct periodic safety meetings for both Government and contractor personnel, attend safety meetings conducted by Area/Resident Engineer, and/or contractor's representative, and advises contractor personnel in all matters relating to safety. 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 GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes Perform Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance of construction activities on-site to assure that the contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with contract plans and/or specifications by Mentoring and training Junior Construction Representatives; Review all aspects of the construction project for technical accuracy: Evaluate complex construction project issues to develop solutions and/or advise management on courses of action and Provide QA support to contractors throughout a construction project by reviewing or recommending approval of schedules, performance of inspections, and/or compiling reports on cost performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

See below for important information regarding this job. If selected at the GS-09 or GS-10 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Reviews DLA Installation Management Susquehanna designed projects for constructability and suggest improvements which result in savings or improved efficiency. Approves contractor's construction schedules and quality control procedures. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify problems, such as unauthorized deviations from approved plans and specifications. Takes timely action to change designs or recommend changes to designer to solve problems such as unusual foundation conditions. Suggests and advises on the acceptability of alternative constructions methods. Monitors contract construction operations at one or more work sites possibly involving more than one contractor depending upon the size and scope of projects assigned. Documents contract compliance and keeps an organized record of communication with contractors. To qualify for a Construction Control Inspector, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-10 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: Reviewing designed projects for constructability and suggesting improvements which result in savings or improved efficiency, inspecting contractor work, scheduling surveys, adjusting designs as needed, and planning work to be done. GS-10: Reviewing designed projects for constructability and suggesting improvements which result in savings or improved efficiency, inspecting contractor work, scheduling surveys, adjusting designs as needed, and planning work to be done. GS-09: Reviewing designed projects for constructability and suggesting improvements which result in savings or improved efficiency, inspecting contractor work, and planning work to be done. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: Work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Will require lifting of moderately heavy items, such as ladders and manhole lids. This requires above average agility and dexterity. Work Environment: The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions such as working around moving parts, machines; adverse weather conditions; or active construction sites and/or exposure to irritant chemicals. Employee is required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves.

About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell lies on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Clarksville, Tennessee about 45 miles northwest of Nashville. Serve as a Construction Control Representative that performs quality assurance and COR duties. Provide technical administration, inspection, control and acceptance of assigned work performed under contract of new construction, maintenance and repair, and service-type contracts supported by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). Represent DPW to military and civilian personnel, other agencies, contractors, commanders, public agencies, Corps of Engineers-District Engineer representatives, etc. to facilitate construction controls. Review drawings and specifications to become familiar with construction plan and specifications in order to determine feasibility of project; compatibility with existing facilities; availability of materials; and, to identify potential problems. Develop cost estimates for changes to construction plans and specifications and performs negotiates that would impact the contractor or their representatives. 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) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Provides oversight of service contracts such as refuse, custodial, washers and dryers, grounds maintenance, etc.; 2) Conducting construction activities such as erection, demolition, assembling, altering, installing or equipping of buildings, structures, roads or appurtenances; and 3) Reporting potential problems in service contracts to supervisor. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Investigating construction, materials, and/or workmanship for adherence to plans/specifications; 2) Reviewing drawings/specifications for construction plans; 3) Reviewing contractor submittals; and 4) Establishing plans for accomplishing contracted work; 5) Manages service contracts such as refuse, hoist and cranes, elevators, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: 2 full years of graduate education or a Master's degree in a major that is directly related to the work of this position. (Note: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for 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 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). This is a developmental position, GS-08, full performance grade GS-09. Management may select at either grade level.