Total 34 Others level Construction / Property job vacancies in Edwards AFB, California

• You will use a basic understanding of various trade techniques, practice, tools and equipment such as: carpentry, masonry, electrical, sheet metal, painting and drywall at a journey level.
• You will visually examine and operationally test to determine need for repair and performance of construction, alteration and repair work at the journey level.
• You will follow safety guidelines and practices to avoid unnecessary exposure to hazards and injury.
• You will plan material requirements for future projects to accomplish maintenance and operation program goals.

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) will allow you to use your expertise to perform comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to Seized Property management.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by providing expert technical direction on complex issues pertaining to seized property activities.

This position starts at a salary of $82,633.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $128,752.00 (GS-12, Step 10).

In this Seized Property Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals overseeing the acceptance of seized property for storage in the OFO permanent seizure vault and consigns property to the national seized property contractors in compliance with established timeframes set by national policy and procedures. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to Seized Property management.
• Verifying all seized property documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Performing analytical and evaluative work relative to seized property management.
• Ensuring that all administrative aspects of the mission-critical Seized Property program are accomplished within national policy, identifying deficiencies impacting the program.
• Making recommendations on storage requirements and locations for all types of seized property to include high-risk property.

• At the GS-09 grade level, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-1170-11. The duties are described at the GS-11 level.
• You will acquire property or space, or provide guidance to other agencies, or state and local governments on such matters as the acquisition of property or space; and relocation of property and business owners.
• Exercise eminent domain procedures; difficult negotiations; and/or unfamiliar state or local governments.
• Manage Federally controlled property.
• Lease space to non-Federal entities and manage such leases.
• Authorize the use of Federal land to individuals or organizations for commercial, recreational or various other purposes after ascertaining that the proposed use is compatible with, or furthers, the Corps’ civil works mission.
• Work with project and installations managers to determine the best method by which to achieve the maximum value for non-Federal use of Corps’ managed properties.
• Manage natural resources located on civil works projects and military installations, including forestry, sand and gravel, and agricultural land.
• Develop plans to extract natural resources via appropriate out-grant, when compatible with project purpose or military mission.
• Dispose of Federally owned property that may involve numerous environmental concerns limited or unstable markets, etc.

• Provides assistance to DOD, Federal Agencies and authorized donor customers in screening and selecting property for reutilization.
• Performs a variety of property disposal, control and advisory activities such as advising on the destruction, demilitarization (Demil) or abandonment of property; recognizes Demil property and its applicable requirements.
• Ensures that the contractor completes all work on the task order. Notifies the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) if performance is not proceeding satisfactorily or if problems are anticipated and recommends remedial action
• Ensures sales/referrals are in accordance with good merchandising practices and regulatory requirements
• Resolves a variety of conventional problems and situations in carrying out all phases of the disposal of excess and surplus government property.
• Is responsible for accountable records, adjustments, inventory corrections, and monitors the record status of inventory
• Ensures proper handling, storage and accountability of excess or surplus property to prevent damage, loss, or personal injury
• Assists in the coordination, training and other aspects of the property disposal function

• Coordinates and integrates phases of survey projects, applies field survey methods, techniques, and procedures in day to day operations.
• Plans and conducts surveys and resurveys involving problems of substantial variety and complexity.
• Leads survey crews, makes work assignments, and provides direction during the progress of each project.
• Prepares reports, field notes and plates describing in detail the survey performed, and maintains records of work accomplished.
• Determines and implements appropriate resolutions to unforeseen conflicts or delays on individual projects.
• Meets expected deadlines for submission of field notes, final plats, and status reports of work accomplished.
• Communicates with other surveyors, team leads, and landowners that may have an interest in survey projects.
• Replies to the public, private surveyors, State and Federal agencies on technical inquiries concerning interpretation of past and present land surveys in areas assigned.

• Coordinates and integrates phases of survey projects, applies field survey methods, techniques, and procedures in day to day operations.
• Plans and conducts surveys and resurveys involving problems of substantial variety and complexity.
• Leads survey crews, makes work assignments, and provides direction during the progress of each project.
• Prepares reports, field notes and plates describing in detail the survey performed, and maintains records of work accomplished.
• Determines and implements appropriate resolutions to unforeseen conflicts or delays on individual projects.
• Meets expected deadlines for submission of field notes, final plats, and status reports of work accomplished.
• Communicates with other surveyors, team leads, and landowners that may have an interest in survey projects.
• Replies to the public, private surveyors, State and Federal agencies on technical inquiries concerning interpretation of past and present land surveys in areas assigned.

• Observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance.
• Counsels members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
• Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems.
• Provides oversight of the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract.

• Observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance. Inspects contractor's performance at owner's residence and at warehouse during packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating and unpacking.
• Counsels members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
• Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems. Observes, documents, and evaluates performance of contractor on packing, containerization, and local drayage of personal property.
• Provides oversight of the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract. Serves as a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), functionally qualified to ensure the Air Force receives quality contractor performed services and pays only for acceptable services received.

• Serves as the work leader by communicating assignments, explaining team goals and objectives, and observes and coaches the activities of three or more employees.
• Responsible for the coordination on all aspects of shipping/storage of goods.
• Interprets guidelines and instructions, determines the approach, and adapts the process, to resolve customer concerns, prioritizing workflow tasks for action.
• Estimates or validates charges, not limited to handling services, temporary storage, third-party services, mileage rates and accessorial services.
• Conducts statistical samplings and audits to execute program oversight of commercial industry, prioritizing actionable tasks.

- Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites.

- Maintains, repairs, and constructs rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces.

- Maintains, repairs, and constructs flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

- Uses and maintains tools and equipment

• Responsible for the coordination on all aspects of shipping/storage of goods.
• Interprets guidelines and instructions, determines the approach, and adapts the process, to resolve customer concerns.
• Estimates or validates charges, not limited to handling services, temporary storage, third-party services, mileage rates and accessorial services.
• Conducts statistical samplings and audits to execute program oversight of commercial industry.

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) Construction {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Provide on-site administration of construction contracts. Ensure projects are constructed according to plans and specifications. Administer projects by providing engineering guidance to the contractor, the client agency, and other project personnel.
• Ensure engineering and technical specification requirements are met and work is accomplished according to the contract documents. Determine the need for and issue directives to the contractor as provided for in the contract and in conformance with Division policies and procedures. Foresee possible problems and take appropriate actions.
• Oversee a range of assigned activities such as materials testing, project schedule, progress estimates, surveys, traffic control, environmental controls, and construction methods. Make recommendations to the project engineer if construction methods and safety measures do not comply with the contract. Determine the acceptability and quality of the day-to-day work. Document daily activities and ensure project files are kept up-to-date and complete.
• Identify possible changes needed and obtain field data as needed. Prepare contract modifications and, as approved by the project engineer, issue directives and contract modifications. Develop independent government estimates and drafts contract modification documents, including pre-negotiation memorandums and negotiation memorandums. Prepare on-site correspondence.
• Carry out the day-to-day project activity and coordinate with contractor staff, co-workers, partner or cooperating agency representatives, State and county officials, local municipalities, property owners, local utilities, and other interested parties, and resolve issues and problems that arise. Maintain public relations through contacts at the local level.

The ideal candidate is an engineer with experience serving as a project engineer responsible for ensuring compliance with contract specifications, providing guidance and technical direction, and providing construction operations input.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction management inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a project engineer or inspector on a variety of construction projects.  Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction manager or inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a contracting officer’s representative on a variety of construction projects. Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

• Assure that all construction is accomplished in accordance with proper quality control, assurance procedures, and governing plans and specifications.
• Approve contractors’ construction schedules and quality control procedures.
• Confer with contractors to solicit advice in resolving design problems.
• Receive and check for contract compliance of technical submittals from contractor such as shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, certification of compliance, and test results.
• Prepare change order documentation on field originated and engineering originated change orders.
• Modify documents to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.