Construction Control Inspector

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Control Inspector to join our team at the Federal Highway Administration. As a Construction Control Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Assist in the administration of construction contracts, providing staff leadership and contractor direction, monitoring construction activity, and controlling in such a manner as to ensure that Division projects are constructed in compliance with plans and specifications.
• Enforce established construction specification requirements, determine the necessity for issuance of contract administration correspondence and contract modifications to the contractor in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining/monitoring fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract, drafting contract modifications for review by the Construction Operations Engineer (COE).
• Assist with the day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, other federal officials, state and county units, and local groups to resolve issues and problems that may arise.
• Determine the acceptability of completed work by the contractor, assuring safety measures used by the contractor are appropriate for the work performed, and assuring safe and adequate public travel through construction zones.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Current Federal employees and non-competitive selectees may need to complete a 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).
• PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 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.
• SHIFTS: Due to the overall responsibility for the project, the employee must be available for varied duty shifts and for off-duty emergencies, particularly throughout contractor multi-shift construction periods.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• TRAVEL: The position involves a significant amount of travel away from your duty station for extended periods of time. Travel may often be to remote locations.
• 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.
• VEHICLE OPERATION: You will be required to operate motor vehicles in the performance of duties and will be completely responsible for their safe operation in compliance with applicable FHWA, federal, state, county, municipal or local laws and regulations.
• RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: If a recruitment incentive is offered, selectee will be required to sign a service agreement.

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-07:

• On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, which included:
• Experience assisting in the observance of roadway-related construction work site activity, ensuring that work standards are maintained.

Or on Education, at least one year of graduate-level education (above a Bachelor's) 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 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 have some specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement that combined qualify you for this position. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

For the GS-09:

• On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which included:
• Experience observing the work site activity to ensure that work standards are maintained on roadway-related construction projects; AND
• Experience determining support tasks for field inspections and investigations in order to obtain information for future roadway construction projects.

Please note that this specialized experience requirement can be met by qualifying experience at the second lower grade level (GS-7), since no intervening GS-8 level positions exist in the normal line of progression for this occupation in this organization/location.

Or on Education, you must have at least two full years of graduate education (above a Bachelor's), or 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 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 have some specialized experience as described above that combined qualify you for this position. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

For the GS-11:

• On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which included:
• Experience in the administration of highway construction projects that include major operations such as grading, drainage, bridge construction, retaining wall construction, traffic flow and maintenance, and recycled or conventional paving.

Please note that this specialized experience requirement can be met by qualifying experience at the second lower grade level (GS-9), since no intervening GS-10 level positions exist in the normal line of progression for this occupation in this organization/location.

You cannot qualify based on education at the GS-11 grade level, you must have experience.

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:

1. Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
2. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
3. Quality Assurance - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.

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.

Note: Graduate education meets the specialized experience required for grades 07 & 09 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.