Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior Construction Representative at a major construction project, or as an inspection coordinator for several smaller projects, or as the employee responsible for the overall planning and coordination of dredging and other construction and maintenance work. Responsibilities Review pre and post-dredging hydrographic surveys. Conduct inspection of work progress to ensure compliance. Ensure adherence to safety program require by construction regulations. Review inspection logs/reports to ensure payment computations prepared by the inspection personnel is accurate and adequate. Report project status to project managers and dignitaries. Develop inspection plans, requirements, and control methods to be employed on civil works projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience for GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inspecting materials and/or workmanship on civil work projects; OR 2) Reviewing project documents to ensure contractor compliance with guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following: 1) Monitoring contractors' quality control or inspection program; OR 2) Surveillance or inspection of the construction worksite for quality or safety; OR 3) Coordinating with agency or contractor personnel on construction projects during inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Qualification Requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement Education 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. Additional Information 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Promotion is never automatic. Promotion is based on the recommendation by the supervisor that employee meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion, is performing the full scope of the major duties, and is functioning under the supervisory controls as stated in the target job description.
