Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:
The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.
- Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions.
- Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions for other participants.
- Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies, and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
- Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs.
- Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
- Incumbent also meets frequently with contractors for negotiations, Contracting Officers, and vendors from the private sector.
- The incumbent analyzes, selects, and adapts appropriate methods from a wide range of alternatives to assess unusual circumstances; evaluate operations, equipment, and activities; and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
- Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; research trends and pattern; develop new methods and criteria; and/or propose new policies and practices.
- Knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
- Knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions.
- Knowledge and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
- Skill in gathering, analyzing, and maintaining statistical data and reports that monitor contract compliance. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey information and to prepare briefing papers.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
, EST. Telework: Available, at supervisors discretion.
Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD03637A
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Note: - This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
- Position is in the Competitive Service.
- Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
- This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
- The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)
