Supervisory Construction Control Representative (Construction Representative)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Collaborates with the Central Office staff in the development of design standards and guidelines and provides technical advice related to construction matters.

Collaborates with the Central Office staff in the review of design and construction documents for new construction sites prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from construction standpoint.

Informs contractor of requirements concerning construction scheduling progress reporting safety measures wage and hour law observance and payroll record submittal requirements.

Supervises and coordinates activities related to the construction and contract administration for the projects assigned and serves as liaison between Central Office Project Managers contracting personnel the various architect/engineers and contractors as well as other parties involved in the construction projects. These sites are often remote and allow only occasional direct input from the Central Office staff.

Reviews and conducts technical analyses of shop drawings and other submittals payment requests change order proposals and claims and makes recommendations for approval or other actions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP) : This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
   • Most recent performance appraisal and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS Career Transition Programs for more information.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-04 and above):

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction.
• Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications inspecting materials and workmanship and insuring adherence to safety requirements.
• Supervisor of craftspersons equipment operators or mechanics engaged in construction work provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above applicants must have:

Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in construction concepts utilized in various trades skills practices tools techniques equipment and processes usually employed in construction in order to effectively oversee/supervise construction projects within the Federal Government or the Commercial market.
• Experience in monitoring construction progress to completion in order to verify construction and installation is in accordance with good engineering and construction practice.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in adhering to building codes and regulations as it relates to the construction industry (new and renovated).
• Supervisor of construction contractors electricians crafts persons equipment operators and mechanics assigned to construction work. The experience involves responsibility for accurately interpreting plans and specifications and supervising and inspecting workmanship for adherence to the plans and specifications.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Additional information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

The representative rate for this position is $117081 per annum ($56.10 per hour)

SALARY RANGE: Salary reflected on this vacancy announcement is for the Rest of the U.S.; however the selectees salary may be higher based on the worksite/duty station of the appointee. See appropriate salary tables for each location.

Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques three-week training course at Glynco Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager