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US Veterans Health Administration
Construction Control Represent
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$59,315 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Construction Control Represent US Veterans Health Administration - 3.8 Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time $74,678 - $97,087 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Contract documentation review Operational analysis Construction specifications Construction risk assessment Resource allocation (project management tasks) Quality records maintenance Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Construction safety management Construction schedule coordination Construction contract administration Health regulations in construction safety Procurement phase involvement Operations coordination planning Data analysis skills Contract performance monitoring Research Mid-level Schedule management Implementing construction quality control processes Bidding project phase As-built drawings Quality risk management Construction drawing review Cost analysis Utility inspection Construction quality inspections As-built drawing coordination Construction document control Safety hazards Organizational skills Full Job Description Summary The Construction Control Representative serves as a vital member of the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center and all associated sites of care or services and has support/quality responsibilities for the design, construction, and activation program. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency
Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Duties The Construction Control Representative (CCR) serves as a vital member of the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center and all associated sites of care or services and has support/quality responsibilities for the design, construction, and activation program. The CCR will accomplish various technical and construction management functions related to monitoring and control of construction operations, such as construction planning, space management, operation/shutdown of building utility systems, construction safety, and standardizing specifications. Duties are as listed but are not limited to: Review construction documents across the entire construction program, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates to determine communication discrepancies, functional construction, code adherence, construction activity sequencing, value engineering, and potential conflicts with other planned or ongoing facility construction activities. Investigate and provide plans/assessments for site conditions, existing building conditions, utility conditions, building system operations, corrective/preventative maintenance history, and researching facility record documents/as-builts to ensure accuracy of construction documents and reduce risk of changes to construction contracts. Develops, maintains, and continually improves pre-bid and pre-construction agendas to enforce facility standards/constraints. Attend and participate in the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings. Review and provide constructive input to pre-bid/pre-proposal questions/request for information to ensure all prospective offerors have a level playing field and nuisances/ambiguities identified in construction documents have resolutions that promote value engineered options and reduce risk of potential conflicts. Develops, maintains, and continually improves site specific master specifications, adapts specifications to improving technologies, and suggests deviations from the VA's master specifications to those creating construction documents for continuity across all construction projects. Monitor design and construction schedules and milestones (design submission, bidding milestones, construction inspections, phasing, acceptance of space, activations, etc.). Perform quality checks and upload all required documents to the appropriate system/database for the contracting office to procure. Coordinate with Contracting Officer's Representative regarding construction phasing requirements, construction schedule requirements, and construction period of performances for construction contracts to assure minimal disruptions to normal medical center operations. Identify and ensure unacceptable construction means and methods are identified on construction documents. Consider construction activities and their impact to normal medical center operations and ensures acceptable limitations are identified on construction documents. Work with Project Manager/COR to establish a Quality Assurance Plan, to establish routine, understood criteria for acceptance and activation of projects. Develop, maintain, and continually improve scheduling requirements to maintain normal medical center operations, to execute funding operations plans, and inform prospective bidders of schedule expectations. Responsible for the government assurance on the Operations and Maintenance shops to include aligning goals with Construction activities Evaluates effectiveness of O&M work through review and analysis of appropriate production reports and inspections. Performs surveillance on repairs orders on varying elements of architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Determines causes of unfavorable trends and variations, makes authoritative recommendations on corrective actions required on both the O&M and construction Participates in management reviews of operations and resource allocations and assures implementation of established work improvement and simplification programs. All other duties as assignedWork Schedule:
Monday-Friday 0800-1630Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Represent/PD404170Physical Requirements :
The incumbent is expected to complete some physical exertion, such as standing, walking/climbing/crawling over different terrains, reoccurring stretching, bending, crouching, climbing, etc. Incumbent may have to lift moderately heavy items, such as testing or measuring equipment. Incumbent must complete regular and unplanned visits to construction sites with unique hazards and conditions. Incumbent is required to use different personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety vests, etc. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Upon completion of your probationary period (OR "trial period"), your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR INSERT "2-year trial period") during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Individual Occupational Requirements (for positions at GS-4 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 crafts persons, 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. GS-11Grade Level Specialized Experience:
One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performs construction coordination, documentation, and inspection duties for the Medical Center's design and construction program; acting as alternate Contracting Office Representative (COR) working under assigned Project Managers/General Engineers; provides oversight and inspection of construction operations; confers with other employees on problems of control, inspection, administration, and safety and makes decisions for dealing with the particular problems . There is no educational substitution for the GS-11 level.Reference:
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. 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; religions; 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 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated againstCOVID-19
subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation)Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.Required Documents Documents Accepted:
Cover Letter Resume SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action Documents Required:
Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.