Construction Control Representative - GS

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Baltimore District
- Washington Aqueduct (DC)

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Baltimore District
- Washington Aqueduct (DC)

Washington, DC

Serves as a Construction Representative, who works under the general direction of Construction Section Chief, Construction Branch or the Operations & Maintenance Engineering Section Chief, Engineering Branch, Washington Aqueduct Division, Baltimore District. Positions at the GS-5 thru GS-10 level are developmental in nature and will perform the duties below in a developmental capacity, leading to the full performance level of GS-11.

Performs construction monitoring and control as well as performs on-site inspections of construction for compliance with plans and specifications for a variety of water treatment projects. Exercises responsibility for maintaining quality assurance surveillance over contract construction operations which involve a variety of crafts or trades. Exercises responsibility for promotion and maintenance of safety programs. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identity problems, report potential problems, and take timely action to recommend changes to solve problems.

Coordinates construction activity between contractors and Washington Aqueduct branches. Prepares and maintains project documentation and project control systems.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Announcement Opening Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Announcement Closing Date.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Position can include up to 80% local travel to project sites in the geographic area.
• Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
• Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a confined space entry certification and perform work requiring confined space entry
• Position requires some physical exertion. Common characteristics of the work are 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.
• Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, such as the following: dust, strong odors, or fumes from fuels, chemicals, or engine exhaust; high levels of noise and vibration, dust, grease, electrical hazards, uncovered moving parts of machinery, moving machinery; or outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure to rain and cold/hot weather. The work environment requires the employee to stay alert continually and to take special safety precautions including wearing special protective clothing and using protective equipment.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

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