Job summary

About the Position: Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERA241956280351.

Major duties

Resolving complicated issues concerning major construction projects and administering construction contracts. Construction features include dormitories, barracks, dining halls, hangers, and vehicle maintenance facilities. Assures that all construction inspection is accomplished in accordance with governing plans and specifications and that construction inspection is accomplished in accordance with the terms of the contract. Discusses details of construction with Contractor personnel and coordinates authorization of changes with the Project or Resident Engineer and the appropriate contractual authority. Ascertains that quality assurance reports, required quality tests, and activities are consistent with the project Quality Assurance Plan. Brings any deficiency to the attention of the Contractor. Provides input discussions for monthly updating and change order effects on all progress schedules for each project under incumbent's coordination. Reviews all Contractor's safety plans and advises the Project or resident engineer of recommendations. Conducts monthly supervisory safety meetings with Contractors.

Qualification

NOTE: All deployment tours are limited to a maximum length of 2 years total unless Mission changes require and extension approval is acquired. *If you are current Army employee, this will be temporary reassignment, promotion or change to lower grade. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 for the GS-12 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience to manage and monitor military construction projects in an oversea area; inspect materials and workmanship assuring adherence to safety practices; observe and investigate all construction phases to ensure compliance with contract schedules and specifications for various construction contracts; prepares briefings, status reports, and correspondence to ensure understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and Construction Contracting/Procurement Oral Communication Quality Assurance 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 (GS-11).

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.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.