Summary About the Position: Serves as representative of the Government in direct field charge of contract construction for projects assigned to the Everglades Agricultural Area Office, including multi-million-dollar flood control projects. Frequently works at sites remote from supervisory control. Inspects and reports on all phases of the contract and assures adherence to contract plans, specifications, and acceptable work practices. Responsibilities Review and recommend amendments or revisions of proposed contract plans and specifications to insure conformity with overall project requirements and local field conditions. Inspect construction materials and all phases of work in progress. Read and understand contract plans and specifications to enforce compliance with contractor's representatives. Reject non-conforming safety, workmanship, and materials. Inspect equipment operations, work premises, and practices for conformance with safety and environmental rules and regulations. Recommend contract modifications to address unforeseen conditions, correct design deficiencies, or improve construction. Prepare, review, and submit daily inspection and construction progress reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. For GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reading and understanding plans and specifications; inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with contractual requirements; reviewing contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and adequacy; inspecting construction to assess quality control of Contractors; providing input to project engineers toward solutions or courses of action required based upon thorough knowledge of contract specifications, common trade practices, and observations made at project sites; furnishing field information for construction progress and feeder information for other reports; experience with earthwork and concrete work such as: planning, scheduling and timing of long-range and day-to-day construction and phases thereof, such as preparation of site and foundations; erection of concrete forms; mixing, placing and curing of reinforced concrete; and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment. 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, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Technical Competence For GS-11: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). Education Additional Information If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 4 years will need to apply to Announcement # CERL-26-12918714-MP. Male 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. One 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(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) four (4) years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. 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.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation/recruitment incentive/student loan repayment may be authorized.
