Construction Control Representative, GS

Construction Control Representative

GS-0809-09/10/11 (47360)

Location:

Pasco, WA;
Umatilla, OR;
Walla Walla, WA

Engineering and Construction Division;
Construction Branch. The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers manages local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

• Serve as Construction Representative in charge of construction activities.
• Supervise project personnel engaged in inspection construction work on a wide variety of construction activities.
• Plan inspection work and incidental functions in connection with construction work being performed by contractors.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the plans and specifications and in accordance with policy requirements.
• Maintain continuous contact with contractor's representatives to coordinate plans, efforts, and objectives.
• Make on-the-spot decisions and commitments to avoid delays in construction with respect to minor changes in design, minor deviations from schedule, substitution of materials, and resolution of disputes over the acceptability of work.
• Recommend to supervisor approval or disapproval of major changes in plans, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Provide surveillance to effect compliance with safety provisions of the contract and Corps of Engineers' "Safety Requirements".
• Monitor the Contractor Quality Control Program.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.

Who May Apply: US Citizens.

Experience:

• GS-09 Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience in enforcing construction plans and specifications, providing field measurements, documenting daily construction activities, preparing pay estimates, enforcing industry and safety standards, and monitoring construction schedules.
• GS-10 Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience in at least two of the above areas.
• GS-11 Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience in at least three of the above areas.

Physical Effort: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough surfaces, and lifting light to moderately heavy items.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date.
• All positions require U.S. Citizenship. Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Salary: $61,111 - $96,116.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement/requisition.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.