About the Position: This position is located in the Engineering Services Division, Contract Management Branch at the Directorate of Public Works on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Duties

Monitor and inspect a variety of construction contracts to include civil, architectural, electrical mechanical systems and components in new and renovated facilities. Attend pre-bid and preconstruction conference to discuss principal construction features and requirements in terms of methods and equipment. Investigate need for contract modifications, considering conditions at work site, field measurements and computations and local prices and provides technical support and participates in negotiations. Coordinate construction operations with contractors, occupants and Federal, state and local agencies involved, with pipeline, utility companies and agencies concerning permits to execute the work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 in this document. To Qualify at the GS-09 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes interpreting constructions plans and specifications, inspecting materials and the workmanship of contractors, and insuring adherence to safety requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). To Qualify at the GS-10 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes participating in pre-construction meetings with contractors to discuss pending organization construction projects; reviewing contractor's submittals for compliance with contract requirements; and surveying construction activities to ensure contractors are following the quality control process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionContracting/ProcurementTechnical Competence 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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk