Construction Control Representative

U.S. Government Publishing Office; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC seeks a Construction Control Representative (PG-0809-13) to interpret plans, inspect materials, and ensure compliance with specifications and safety requirements. The role emphasizes evaluating regulations, quality assurance, and coordinating construction workloads across projects.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level, plus the IOR description provided. Applications close on 9/21/26.

Qualifications

• Analyzing construction regulations, policies, quality assurance, and developing solutions.
• Inspecting plan requirements, materials, and equipment for compliance.
• Managing construction workloads and advising management and stakeholders on findings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and specifications and inspect workmanship per plans and specs.
• Coordinate construction workloads and inform stakeholders of findings.
• Ensure safety requirements are met across construction activities.

Skills

Regulations analysis

Quality assurance

Workload coordination

Job description

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

To qualify for the Construction Control Representative, PG -0809-13, you must meet the following requirements:

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

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 craftsperson, 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.

Specialized Experience: I

n addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level PG-12 (or equivalent) level.

Qualifying specialized experience is described as:

• analyzing construction regulations, policies, quality assurance, and developing solutions;
• inspecting complex/critical infrastructure plan requirements, materials, and equipment;
• managing and coordinating all construction workloads and advising management and stakeholders of findings.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 9/21/26 to be considered.