Summary
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.
Duties
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.
Education
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 here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.