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: The incumbent is responsible for monitoring the contractors and quality control and inspection program for assigned construction projects and preparing Quality Assurance Reports. Responsibilities Monitor construction progress to completion in order to verify construction and installation is in accordance with good engineering and construction practice. Inspect work areas to ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements and accident prevention plan. Perform contract quality assurance. Review construction project plans and specifications to ensure they meet predetermined project milestones. Monitor contractor inspection program. Advise contractors of operating procedures to avoid incident reporting and claims. Issue daily project reports with construction issues and corrective actions. Correspond with engineers and other personnel to coordinate events and inspections. Draft construction change orders and independent government estimates. Analyze work site and field measurements to recommend construction change orders. Review incident reports with contractors. 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 One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent which includes: (1) Provides technical review of project plans and specifications to determine bid-ability, constructability, site compatibility and anticipated problems; (2) Oversees work areas to ensure adherence to safety programs; (3) Evaluates contract change orders and cost estimates prepared by others; and/or (4) Negotiates cost of labor, materials, equipment and overhead at issue with contractors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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. Education 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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) Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Field (CF) 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. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Student Loan Repayment - Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) - Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) - Relocation Incentives (offered to current federal employees only) - Recruitment Incentives (offered to new Federal employees only).