Construction Control Representative

U.S. Coast Guard; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in CAPE MAY, New Jersey, is seeking a Construction Control Representative (GS-0809-9) to provide oversight and inspection of varied construction projects, including electrical, mechanical, and structural work.

You will inspect contractor operations, interpret plans, and ensure compliance with safety and labor standards on site. The role emphasizes documentation, site condition assessments, and contract modification recommendations, contributing to project integrity and safety

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement for qualification.
• If education is listed on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by recognized accrediting institutions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations and materials to ensure conformance with plans, specs, schedules, and practices.
• Ensure safe working conditions, compliance with construction practices, and labor laws.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with workmanship and safety standards.
• Investigate construction problems and recommend contract modifications or change orders due to site conditions.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, daily logs, and project records.

Skills

Inspection

Construction oversight

Reading plans/specs

Safety compliance

Documentation

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS - 0809 - 9, Construction Control Representative located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Construction Control Representative and be responsible to perform inspection of projects of varied and complex nature to include electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of construction. The purpose of the position is to provide oversight and inspection on a wide range of construction projects. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Inspecting contractor operations, methods, techniques, and materials during construction to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, approved schedules, and acceptable construction practices. Assuring contractor compliance with safe working conditions, construction practices, and applicable labor laws.

Interpreting and clarifying construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with workmanship, material, equipment, and safety requirements. Investigating construction problems and deficiencies and recommending contract modifications or change orders due to unforeseen site conditions. Preparing and maintaining inspection reports, daily logs, project records, and related construction documentation.

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.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68013 – $88421/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.