Construction Control Representative

National Park Service • Yellowstone National Park, WY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Control Representative serves with the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park, overseeing construction projects from design review through construction. The role coordinates with NPS staff, historical architects, conservators, archeologists, Architecture & Engineering firms, contractors, Contracting Officers, and project inspectors to help ensure designs and construction work meet park needs, contract requirements, cost projections, schedules, and quality and safety standards.

During design, the representative serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), communicates park conditions and requirements to the A&E firm, reviews design drawings, construction specifications, and cost estimates within their expertise, and coordinates review by other technical disciplines. During construction, the role reviews project documentation, monitors contractor compliance with applicable labor requirements, approves construction schedules and submittals, tracks costs and progress, and helps resolve issues or conflicts within the project’s funding and scope.

The position involves substantial on-site construction inspection and coordination, with some office-based work. Outdoor work may occur in varied weather and settings, and some project activities may require overnight stays. The employee must wear a uniform, maintain a valid driver’s license, obtain COR Level 1 and Level 2 certifications within specified timeframes, and may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shift work.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must obtain COR Level 1 certification within 90 days of hire and COR Level 2 certification within 180 days of hire.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a government charge card for travel and purchase authority, and complete required training.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet the GS-12 specialized-experience requirement: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including experience directly related to construction, construction inspection or representation, interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, applying safety and construction requirements, interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, preparing logs and reports, preparing scopes of work and contracting documents, and tracking construction projects and contracts.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Applicants must document hours worked per week as specified in the announcement; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if weekly hours are not listed on their resume.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• May be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and review conferences with NPS specialists and A&E firms to review construction-related design aspects.
• Suggest design changes and identify problems to help ensure designs meet construction goals.
• Meet with NPS staff receiving proposed construction projects to discuss construction issues, potential problems, and park needs.
• Serve as COR during design, communicate park conditions and requirements to the A&E firm, and ensure design deliverables meet NPS requirements for contract design phases.
• Review design drawings, construction specifications, and cost estimates within the incumbent’s area of expertise, and coordinate reviews by other technical disciplines.
• Oversee the preparation and review of project documentation, including daily work logs, material submittals, project schedules, and other applicable documents.
• Determine whether contractor operations comply with wage-and-hour and other applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Approve contractors’ construction schedules, submittals, and quality and safety control procedures.
• Analyze project progress to ensure target dates and cost projections are being met.
• Prepare and track cost reports resulting from contract modifications and change orders, identify program deficiencies, and initiate corrective action as needed.
• Maintain clear communication and ongoing collaboration among the Park, contractor, Contracting Officer, and project inspectors.
• Respond to concerns, resolve problems and conflicts, and coordinate and implement solutions or modifications within acceptable funding and scope parameters.
• Conduct on-site inspection and coordination of construction and engineering work.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Eligible candidates may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive, subject to a case-by-case decision.
• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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