Construction Control Representative

Requirements Continued... Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

01Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: working as an engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction. Working as a construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements.

Utilizing knowledge of construction methods and techniques, construction trades, safety, and inspection procedures to provide oversight and quality assurance for construction projects; applying laws, regulations, rules and policies to ensure compliance with construction plans, specifications, and implementation; reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and specifications; preparing daily logs and reports; preparing scopes of work and contracting documents; and gathering and maintaining data necessary to track construction projects and contracts.

You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Participates in design/review conferences with National Park Service (NPS) historical architects, conservators, archeologists, and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firms, to review aspects of design relating to project construction work. Suggests design changes and highlights problems/issues as needed to ensure designs meet construction goals.

Meets with NPS staff receiving proposed construction project to discuss construction aspects, potential problems, and park needs. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) during design, communicating with the A&E about park conditions, needs and wants, and ensuring the design products delivered meet NPS requirements for all design phases included in the contract.

Duties include the review of design drawings, construction specifications, and cost estimates within incumbent's area of expertise, and coordination with NPS reviewers covering other technical disciplines. Oversees the preparation/review of needed project documentation such as daily work logs, material submittals, project schedules, and other applicable documents.

Incumbent determines that the contractors' operations comply with wage and hours and other applicable labor laws and regulations and approves contractor's construction schedules, submittals, and quality/safety control procedures. Conducts continuing analysis to ensure that the project is meeting target dates and within cost projections. Prepares and tracks cost reports resulting from contract modifications and change orders to track program deficiencies and initiate corrective action as needed.

Ensures clear and concise communication is in place and ongoing collaboration between the Park, contractor, Contracting Officer, and project inspectors. Responds to concerns voiced by all parties, resolves problems and conflicts to meet project goals, coordinating and implementing needed solutions and modification within acceptable funding and scope parameters.