Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: In this position you will be responsible for providing and coordinating on-site quality assurance and construction management activities to ensure construction performance is conducted in accordance with the contract documents.
Responsibilities
Perform surveillance of construction to assure that the contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with contract plans and specifications.
Document observed Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance activities by clearly and accurately writing daily reports of contractor on-site activities to include direction given and actions taken.
Participate with engineers in review of project plans and specifications to determine constructability and identify potential areas of conflict.
Resolve differences of opinion and recommend changes to design, specifications and schedules as required.
Review all aspects of construction projects for technical accuracy.
Provide QA support on construction projects during execution by reviewing and recommending approval of progress schedules, performance of compliance inspections and evaluation of construction costs.
Resolve the majority of construction issues as they arise during the execution of daily construction activities.
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 GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Perform Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance of construction activities on-site to assure that the contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with contract plans and specifications; 2) Evaluate and analyze complex construction project issues to develop solutions and advise management on courses of action; or 3) Perform construction contract administration duties; or 4) Ensure compliance with and enforce construction safety requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).