Construction Control Inspector

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Panama City, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Incumbent works under closer than normal supervision at the journeyman level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills and experience required to perform more complex work at the full performance grade level. Duties Reviews project plans for constructability and prepare recommendations for improved design and materials. Inspects District civil works construction sites. Investigates the need for contract change orders in view of conditions at the worksite. Reviews contractor’s cost breakdowns, progress measurement data, reports of materials and equipment use in or to compute periodic payments. Reviews and interprets contract plans and specifications. Resolves inspection and surveying problems through contractor representative. Conduct inspections of completed work. Provides technical and administrative guidance on the preparation of project quality assurance plans. Prepares estimates for planning and contract modifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires employee to serve on rotating shifts.
• This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
• A pre employment physical is required for this position but not an annual physical once on board
• Within six months of assignment to this position, must be licensed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less.
• Must possess or obtain within six months an American Red Cross Basic First Aid Certificate
• Must occasionally wear protective clothing or equipment as the particular situation requires such as coveralls, rubber boots, gloves, steel-toed shoes, goggles, earmuffs, life-jacket or other PFO, etc.
• 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.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is 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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).
• One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Applying standard construction inspection principles to monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications on routine projects; (2) Assisting with the review of contractor submittits and pay estimates under direct supervision; and (3) Documenting construction progress and identifying basic deviations from contract requirements for review by a higher-grade inspector or engineer. (4) Working with dredge contractors to develop rental dredging scopes.
• One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Independently performing inspections on construction projects of moderate complexity, ensuring work conforms to contract plans, specifications, and safety requirements; (2) Analyzing and interpreting contractor pay estimates, progress schedules, and reports to verify work completed; and (3) Identifying and documenting construction issues or deficiencies and recommending routine corrective actions to the project engineer.
• One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Serving as a quality assurance inspector on complex, multi-phased construction projects, with responsibility for interpreting and enforcing all contract requirements; (2) Investigating and proposing solutions for complex field issues, such as differing site conditions or controversial contract modifications; (3) Coordinating and reviewing the work of other inspection personnel and serving as the primary field liaison for settling issues between contractors and the Government; and (4) Compiling, preparing, and consolidating required reports and field data using the Resident Management System (RMS); (5) Independently direct rental dredge contracts and rental levee equipment to achieve the Navigation mission for the Panama City area.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans for constructability and prepare recommendations for improved design and materials.
• Inspects District civil works construction sites.
• Investigates the need for contract change orders in view of conditions at the worksite.
• Reviews contractor’s cost breakdowns, progress measurement data, reports of materials and equipment use in or to compute periodic payments.
• Reviews and interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Resolves inspection and surveying problems through contractor representative.
• Conduct inspections of completed work.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance on the preparation of project quality assurance plans.
• Prepares estimates for planning and contract modifications.
• Applying standard construction inspection principles to monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications on routine projects.
• Assisting with the review of contractor submittits and pay estimates under direct supervision.
• Documenting construction progress and identifying basic deviations from contract requirements for review by a higher-grade inspector or engineer.
• Working with dredge contractors to develop rental dredging scopes.
• Independently performing inspections on construction projects of moderate complexity, ensuring work conforms to contract plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Analyzing and interpreting contractor pay estimates, progress schedules, and reports to verify work completed.
• Identifying and documenting construction issues or deficiencies and recommending routine corrective actions to the project engineer.
• Serving as a quality assurance inspector on complex, multi-phased construction projects, with responsibility for interpreting and enforcing all contract requirements.
• Investigating and proposing solutions for complex field issues, such as differing site conditions or controversial contract modifications.
• Coordinating and reviewing the work of other inspection personnel and serving as the primary field liaison for settling issues between contractors and the Government.
• Compiling, preparing, and consolidating required reports and field data using the Resident Management System (RMS).
• Independently direct rental dredge contracts and rental levee equipment to achieve the Navigation mission for the Panama City area.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed