Construction Control Inspector.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Panama City (FL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Panama City, FL seeks a skilled Construction Inspection Specialist to review project plans for constructability, inspect civil works sites, and assess contractor submittals and pay estimates.

The role supports quality assurance plans, prepares planning estimates and contract modifications, and requires rotating shifts, local travel, and the ability to work with dredge contracts as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized inspection knowledge to monitor contractor compliance with plans and specs.
• Ability to review submittals, pay estimates, and progress data under supervision.
• Documentation of construction progress and deviations for engineer review.
• Experience coordinating with dredge contracts and rental equipment (preferred).

Aufgaben

• 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 based on field conditions.
• Reviews contractor’s cost breakdowns, progress measurement data, and payment reports.
• Reviews and interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Resolves inspection and surveying issues through contractor representatives.
• Conduct inspections of completed work.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance on project quality assurance plans.
• Prepares estimates for planning and contract modifications.

Kenntnisse

Construction inspection principles

Review contractor pay estimates

Contract plans & specs interpretation

Project quality assurance

Site travel & coordination

Tools

RMS

Jobbeschreibung

• 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.

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

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Percentage of time to be spent TOY at the Panama City, FL Site Office is 75%. Percentage of time to be spent TOY at the Irvington, AL Site Office is 25%. Overnight travel required for training, conferences and rotational assignments
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have: Specialized experience: 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 submittals 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.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08)
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
To qualify at the GS-10 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: 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.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
For GS-09 - Time in Grade Requirement: 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).
For GS-10 - Time in Grade Requirement: 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).
For GS-11 - Time in Grade Requirement: 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).
Applicants may be selected at the GS-09, GS-10, or GS-11 level. This is a developmental position up to the full performance level, GS-11. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

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.
• 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. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it 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.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) 18 Career Program position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.