Construction Control Representative

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 Construction Representative monitoring and controlling construction operations as well as performing on-site inspections of construction for compliance with plans and specifications. Assignments may include monitoring construction projects in various locations. Observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify problems, report potential problems, and take timely action to recommend changes to solve problems. Monitor contractor's quality control program and performance of contractor's quality control personnel. Maintain daily contact with contractors to coordinate plans, efforts and objectives, to discuss possible changes, and to exchange views on construction, methods and procedures. Coordinate construction activity between contractors and base utility managers and keeps project managers of using agency fully informed of all developments on the job. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications; and 2) interpreting construction documents to resolve common issues or to suggest acceptable alternative construction methods. 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 there is no education substitution for experience, you must qualify based on specialized experience.