Construction Control Representative Job in Joliet, IL

Vacancy No. CERG256192512542HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $45,087.00 to $107,447.00 Grade 5 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/4/2025 Close Date 2/18/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Joliet, IL


Summary

About the Position: This announcement is for a Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-05/6/7/8/9/10 or target 11, located in Joliet, IL.

Position is being filled at the GS-0809-05/6/7/8/9/10 OR at the full performance grade level of GS-0809-11. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-0809-11 level.

Duties

  • Perform, monitor, inspect, and investigate all construction phases.
  • Prepare reports pertaining to construction project progress, payments, modifications, materials, and/or delays in construction.
  • Communication with the public regarding construction projects.
  • Make on-the-spot decisions and commitments to avoid delays in construction.
  • Monitor and control contractor construction projects at a variety of locations.
  • Coordinate work with contractors' personnel and representatives of the using agency to assure the timely and satisfactory accomplishment of contracts.
  • Comply with plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contracts.
  • Identify actual or potential problems and determine the necessity for changes or remedial action.
  • Review, advise on, and evaluate contractors' quality assurance.
  • Inspect material and/or equipment received at construction site.
  • Observe all construction phases to ensure compliance with contract schedules, specifications, and/or shop drawings.
  • Inspect work areas, method of performance, etc., for safe practices.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
  • Incumbent may be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays depending on the needs of the project.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

To qualify for the GS-05 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes basic knowledge of project plan suitability, assists with the investigation of construction phases for compliance with schedules, and assists with preparing construction progress reports.
OR
Education: Completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in a major study in the appropriate field of study such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR that included 24 hours in a combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics.

To qualify for the GS-06 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing project planning suitability, assists with investigation of construction phases for compliance with schedules and preparing construction progress reports.
OR
Education: Successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and some graduate level education as described above, but less than the required half year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

To qualify for the GS-07 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with advising contractors on project plan suitability, assisting with the investigation of construction phases for compliance with schedules, and preparing construction progress reports.
OR
Education: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and some graduate level education as described above, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

To qualify for the GS-08 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising contractors on project plan suitability, performing the investigation of construction phases for compliance with schedules, and preparing construction progress reports.
OR
Education: Successfully completed one and a half years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and more than one year but less than the required education as described above. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education above 1 year (18 semester hours) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

To qualify for the GS-09 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing or interpreting construction project plans, drawings, and/or specifications; and assisting with the preparation or review of contract documentation.
OR
Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least one year of graduate education as described above, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

To qualify for the GS-10 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience interpreting construction project plans, drawings, and/or specifications; performing quality control procedures; and reviewing contract documentation.
OR
Education: Successfully completed two and a half years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least two and a half years of graduate education as described above, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

To qualify for the GS-11 level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing the various phases of construction to ensure compliance (such as contract schedules, specifications, and shop drawings); inspecting materials, equipment, and/or work areas for conformance/safe practices; and providing technical assistance on the review of project plans.
OR
Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least two years of graduate education as described above, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Building and Construction
  • Contract Management
  • Quality Assurance

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.
  • 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 an Engineers and Scientists Career Field position
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.htm 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.
  • If you are a current federal employee duty located 50 miles or more outside of the area for this recruitment, you "may" be considered for a relocation incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to new to federal government employees.
  • If you are a current federal employee who has received (and can provide a copy) of a job offer outside of federal service and plan to separate from federal service, you "may" be considered for a retention incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to new to federal government employees.
  • you are new to federal service and meet the criteria, you "may" be considered for a recruitment incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to current federal employee
  • This position is being filled under The Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) in accordance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Sec 1109

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/18/2025 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12682542).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

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Next steps

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