Summary You will serve as the Construction Control Representative with the Facility Management Service line for the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System located in Seattle, Washington. Responsibilities Assist engineer and project manager with preparing modification documents which involve design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications, and drawings, that result from deficiencies encountered during the construction phase. Use sound judgment and initiative review specification packages, design drawings, and independent government cost estimates for bid ability and constructability. Work with established procedures, reviews and analyzes plans and specifications, drawings, designs, site conditions, and proposed construction schedules to determine and recommend actions necessary to correct deficiencies through modification of the contract. Participate in design review conferences, review preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions, potential construction difficulties, and availability of selected materials. Use a variety of guidelines, manuals, and standard reference materials to prepare documentation and sketches of contract changes, estimates of costs for modifications, materials, and equipment, evaluating conditions at the work site, field measurements, computations, and local prices. Assure that all work under contract provisions has been completed and that no deficiencies exist that would preclude recommending final payment to contractor. Negotiate changes with contractor's representatives and presentation of data as basis for substantiating contract modifications. Review correspondences and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, and contractor's estimates to make decisions and recommendations relative to most practical methods to accomplish desired results. Review and initiate proposed changes in contract requirements and make recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs. Ensure that workers and the job site are in compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM PDT Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD413480 and PD413490 Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as 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 (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work Conditions: Incumbent is required to work both inside on hard concrete surfaces and outdoors on uneven surfaces in all @types of weather conditions. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, such as 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, cold/hot weather, icy streams, and rivers. The work environment requires the employee to stay alert continually and to take special safety precautions including wearing special protective items of clothing. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This occupational series (0809) has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the Construction Control Technician occupational series. All applicants, regardless of grade level must meet minimum specialized experience requirements. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes: engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction; construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements; supervisor of craftspersons, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications. In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) you must also meet the Specialized Experience described below. GS-10 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: review specification packages, design drawings, and government cost estimates; assist project manager in document modifications; review and analyze plans to make recommendations to correct deficiencies; participate in design review conferences; skilled in preparing modification documents; review work to ensure no deficiencies exist; negotiate contract modifications; review reports on construction progress; review proposed contract requirements and make recommendations; and knowledge of health and safety regulations. NOTE: While performing at the GS-10 level, it is expected that the incumbent will perform the major functions of the position at the full performance level but with significant oversight. GS-11 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: use sound judgment and initiative review specification packages, design drawings, and independent government cost estimates for bid ability and constructability; assist engineer and project manager with preparing modification documents which involve design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications, and drawings, that result from deficiencies encountered during the construction phase; work with established procedures, reviews and analyzes plans and specifications, drawings, designs, site conditions, and proposed construction schedules to determine and recommend actions necessary to correct deficiencies through modification of the contract; participate in design review conferences, review preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions, potential construction difficulties, and availability of selected materials; use a variety of guidelines, manuals, and standard reference materials to prepare documentation and sketches of contract changes, estimates of costs for modifications, materials, and equipment, evaluating conditions at the work site, field measurements, computations, and local prices; assure that all work under contract provisions has been completed and that no deficiencies exist that would preclude recommending final payment to contractor; negotiate changes with contractor's representatives and presentation of data as basis for substantiating contract modifications; review correspondences and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, and contractor's estimates to make decisions and recommendations relative to most practical methods to accomplish desired results; review and initiate proposed changes in contract requirements and make recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs; and ensure that workers and the job site are in compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. NOTE: While performing at the GS-11 level, the incumbent will perform the major functions of the position with a high degree of independence. There is no educational substitution for this position. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no educational substitute for this position. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
