Summary This position is located within the Construction Branch for the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Lakewood, CO; Grand Junction, CO; Carson City, NV; Albuquerque, NM; Clovis, CA. The Construction Control Inspector is responsible for the physical construction of federal projects under the jurisdiction of Central Federal Lands. Responsibilities As a Construction Control Inspector, you will: Assist in the administration of construction contract(s) by providing contractor direction, monitoring construction activity, and control in such a manner as to ensure that the Division projects are constructed in compliance with plans and specifications. Provide construction management control and surveillance of the work being performed by the contractor. Assist with maintaining/monitoring fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract. Assess the measurement and documentation of work completed on a daily basis, as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimate, and engineering administrative and technical reports as required. Assist in managing the performance of preliminary surveys, materials testing, and design work. The ideal candidate for this position is a construction manager or inspector on a variety of construction projects. Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires extensive standing walking, climbing, bending, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds. In addition, you will be exposed to varying weather and terrain conditions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: You may be exposed to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, and varying weather terrain conditions. The work involves regular and recurring exposure to outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure to rain, snow, cold/hot weather, icy streams, and rivers. Field office work is accomplished in an office setting, typically a trailer type building on or near the project location. SHIFTS: You must be available to work varied schedules, particularly throughout contractor multi-shift construction periods, including weekends, evenings and night work, as dictated by the contractor’s work schedule. DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must have a valid state driver’s license, with a safe driving record, and be fully qualified to operate a government owned vehicle. TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position. Qualifications To determine which grade(s) you are eligible for, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible. If qualifying on education, it must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for this position. For the GS-05: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level, which included: Experience following directions to perform technical procedures. Or on Education, you must have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics. You can also have a combination of post high-school education, and some specialized experience as described above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. For the GS-06: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level, which included: Experience following documents to perform technical procedures; AND Experience performing detail-oriented tasks to completion. Or on Education, you must have at least one half a year of graduate level education leading to a master's degree or equivalent with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology. You can also have a combination of graduate education and experience, if you have completed some graduate level classes leading to a master's degree or equivalent with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology and some specialized experience as described above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings. Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Communication - Make clear and convincing oral presentations. Listen effectively; clarify information as needed. Write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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. Education Please Note: Graduate education meets the specialized experience required for grade 06 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One half a year of graduate education (education above a bachelor's degree) meets the requirements for GS-6. One half a year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one half year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 9 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the one half year of full-time study requirement. For additional information about applying to Construction Control Inspector (Job Series 0809) positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/construction-control-technical-series-0809/ Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation PLEASE NOTE: This posting establishes an open-continuous one year announcement. The first review of applications will be 15 days from the opening date, then applications will be reviewed as needed. Given our continuing need for professionals in this field, we will routinely review applications and refer candidates for potential interviews multiple times during the open period of the announcement. When a certificate is requested, all applications received by that request date will be reviewed and those verified to meet the qualifications will be referred to the selecting official(s) for consideration. Equal consideration will be given to all applications received. This announcement may close earlier or be extended, NTE a total of 1 year. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.