Construction Control Inspector (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): To qualify for this series, applicants' resume must show experience that demonstrates: 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 craftspersons, 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. In addition to meeting the IOR requirement for this position, you must meet the specialized experience at the Grade which you are requesting consideration: To qualify for the Grade 11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-10, it must include: Experience in the administration of highway and/or bridge construction projects that include major operations such as grading, drainage, bridge construction, retaining wall construction, temporary traffic control, and road paving. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: Experience applying construction practices, methods, techniques, costs, materials, and equipment requirements related to highway and/or bridge construction performed under contract; AND Experience performing construction cost estimating, including developing, reviewing, or analyzing cost elements such as labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit; AND Experience with surveying equipment, technology, and methods sufficient to support quality assurance activities, including reviewing contractor survey computations and results. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will 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. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communications - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.