Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee inspects work on construction projects for compliance with contract requirements. Projects involve structures which are of great historical significance at multiple sites throughout the Capitol Complex.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.
Duties
*** This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 24 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. This position is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 24-month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. ***
Tour of Duty: 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Thursday) Hours may change due to the operational needs of Management
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the following:
Inspection Activities
- Oversees assigned construction activities involving restoration or renovation projects; Inspects in-house construction force.
- Serves as an on-site inspector for various civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical projects and day-to-day phases of construction.
- Monitors construction activities from planning and design through demolition and accessioning of completed projects to ensure work is performed in full compliance with construction documents.
- Applies a knowledge of all laws, regulations, and specifications relating to construction related environmental requirements of the project.
- Provides timely written documentation in the form of daily construction reports capturing work performed and status of compliance with contract and drawing requirements.
- Prepares various logs within Construction Division Management System, technical notes, and technical summaries.
- Tracks construction activities against baseline and progress schedules to determine compliance with project schedule for on time completion of work; Maintains list of deficiencies and tracks deficiency for timely correction.
Contractor Oversight
- Ensures the requirements of assigned contracts are met; Identifies issues that could impact schedule, scope, quality, and budget.
- Performs on site quality assurance; Ensures that the entire scope of work is performed and that all quality requirements placed on the construction/installation contractor are strictly enforced.
- Provides recommendations on controversial matters arising between Government and contractor personnel.
- Monitors the execution of construction activities from start through completion and participates in acceptance and turnover.
- Assists the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) in taking appropriate action in cases of inadequate or nonconforming performance.
- Coordinates construction activities with consultants, in-house work force managers, the Superintendents' Offices, and United States Capitol Police.
- Determines such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, and reasonableness of schedules and cost estimates.
- Writes draft correspondence for CO and COTR to send to contractors notifying them of noncompliance and deficiency issues.
- Consults with on-site and off-site architect/engineer personnel in the resolution of design conflicts or feasibility of construction changes proposed by contractors.
- Conducts labor interviews for compliance with Davis Bacon Act and other applicable labor regulations and standards.
- Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications, drawings, designs, site conditions, and proposed construction schedules to determine and recommend action necessary to correct deficiencies through modification of contract.
- Participates in negotiation of contract modifications.
Safety Assurance
- Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.
- Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all workers know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
Requirements:
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate the following:
- Assisting the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on assigned construction and consultant contracts.
- Working with Project Managers and Construction Managers monitoring construction contracts for compliance with contract documents and providing proactive oversight to identify and mitigate risks.
- Recommending improvements in design and efficiency, reducing changes to the contract, and enhancing operations.
- Using a full range of industry best practices, project controls, standard operating procedures (SOP), and various technologies in the overshadowing management of contracts.
Education
No education substitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
- Practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques.
- Ability to monitor construction contracts for compliance with contract documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.
We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
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
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.
Next steps
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
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