Construction Control Representative

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located in the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division located in the Port Arthur Resident Office in Port Arthur, TX.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for surveillance of contract construction operations.Review plans and specifications for proposed projects.Review contractor's proposed working schedules for logic, adequacy and to determine construction schedules.Oversee surveillance on a day to day basis over the full range of field engineering.Participate in construction meetings to discuss construction principles features.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho 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. The position being filled is a One grade interval position, which is being filled at the GS-11 level. Normally applicants are required to have specialized experience and time in grade at the GS-10 level for this series and grade. The organization does not have any permanent GS-10 positions so for this recruitment all current or prior federal applicants may qualify for the GS-11 level if they possess 1 year of specialized experience and time in grade at the GS-9 level. All non-federal applicant experience will be evaluated to determine if it meets the GS-10 experience level requirement." External Recruitment Military Spouse PreferenceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanIn 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. Specialized Experience:GS-09: One year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level which includes both of the following duties: 1)Assisting in the review of design drawings and specifications; AND 2)Assisting with preparation of tools for onsite field inspections. GS-10: One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level which includes both of the following duties: 1) assisting with onsite field inspections of contractor's work; AND 2) preparing non-compliance reports of inspection findings. GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level which includes both of the following duties: 1) Inspecting construction sites for compliance with specifications; AND 2) Preparing construction project plans for contractors. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:CommunicationsCompliance InspectionProject ManagementSafety ManagementTechnical CompetenceEducationAdditional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Scientific & Engineering position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position has a non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade GS-11. Management may select at any grade level. Applicants Selected at the GS-09 level will be promoted to the GS-10 level for one year and then to the GS-11 level. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%201805%20Relocation%20Allowances0.pdf for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.