To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for Construction Control Representative series 0809:Specialized Experience:
- 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.
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:Interpreting/coordinating Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications and provide recommendations and interpretations. Conducting surveys and evaluations. Reviewing, reconciling, and validating payment applications and invoices from third-party construction contractors, architects, and engineers. Monitoring contractor performance.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-10 level.
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.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Driver's License Requirement: A current valid state-issued driver's license is required. Note: We cannot accept photographs. Therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification purposes.
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The duties of the position require visits to all areas of the medical center environment. Physical agility and manual dexterity are essential in that the incumbent must be able to climb, lift, push, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work in close quarters during project inspections and gathering of project design information. Inspections of hazardous environments require the use of respirators and protective clothing. The incumbent spends a significant portion of each day conducting field inspections; may often be required to personally oversee delicate or dangerous work in the field for long hours each day, such as overhead crane work, confined space entry, excavation and trenching, and high voltage field connections.
Work Environment: The work environment involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks that require normal safety precautious typical of such places as construction sites and office area. There is frequent exposure to moderate risks including, dust, noise, temperature extremes, or discomforts in storage areas, mechanical spaces, or other hazardous areas. Work involves climbing ladders and scaffolding, crawling in limited crawlspaces, walking on pitched roofs. Special safety precautious such as protective clothing and gear are necessary. Hearing protection, safety boots, hard hat, eye protection, and/or masks are issued to the employee and frequently required. The nature of the work performed by is complex and often hazardous. Hazards that the employee must be aware of and work around include asbestos, lead, falling hazardous, confined spaces, lifting equipment such as cranes, various hazards on construction sites, moving equipment, and various chemicals used in cleaning and construction.