Construction Control Representative

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Serves as a senior inspector responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing onsite construction inspections and related activities for civil works navigation and flood control projects in an assigned geographic area. The role includes contract inspection, review of approved shop drawings, field measurements and computations to evaluate contractor work, and surveillance and inspection of construction projects. The representative reviews inspection logs and reports to ensure payment computations prepared by inspection personnel are accurate and adequate, fosters communication among customers, vendors, and contractors, and ensures adherence to construction-related safety requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience, including at least two of the following: providing field measurements or computations; inspecting a variety of construction operations; ensuring work is completed in accordance with plans and specifications; inspecting completed work and recommending acceptance or rejection; or enforcing industry or safety standards.
• Specialized experience must be equivalent to work performed at the next lower federal grade/level, GS-08.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent; for GS-09, this is GS-08.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Education may not be substituted for the required experience.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Appointment requires a one-year probationary period.
• May require travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
• Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct onsite construction inspections and related activities for civil works navigation and flood control projects in an assigned geographic area.
• Assist with contract inspections and inspect approved shop drawings.
• Provide field measurements and computations to review contractor work.
• Conduct surveillance and inspection of construction projects.
• Review inspection logs and reports to ensure payment computations prepared by inspection personnel are accurate and adequate.
• Foster communication between customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs required by construction regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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