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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Construction Control Representative. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Provo, Utah This position is concurrently open to all U.S. Citizens under Announcement Number BOR-UCB-25-12605114-DE-OPM. Responsibilities This position is located in the Construction Management Group, Field Engineering Division, Provo Area Office. The primary purpose of the position is to plan and execute various activities associated with the construction management program for the Provo Area Office, which has potential implications for the life, safety, health, or welfare of the general public within the vicinity of the Provo Area Office controlled structures. Duties include, but are not limited to: Inspect contractor's operations, plans and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering standards and methods. Prepare reports related to construction progress and completion, inspections, and contracts. Communicate with contractors, staff, and public works personnel for scheduling, conflict management and resolution, and contract negotiation. Compile field data and facts to accurately prepare inspection, field, and progress reports. Perform pre-bid and contractor submittals review for technical adequacy and compliance with contract requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Appointment of Certain Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Current and Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer) Current and Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement/Reassignment/Transfer) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Interchange Agreement and Special Authorities Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority (PLC) Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing three (3) of the following: 1)inspecting construction projects for compliance with contractual documents, specifications, and codes; 2) interpreting data from a variety of sources such as plans, contract drawings and specifications; 3) enforcing construction industry and safety standards on construction projects; 4) resolving conflicts and disputes related to contract requirements or contractor performance; and/or 5) conducting inspections of structural concrete including pipeline large dam embankment construction, canal and canal lining construction, earthwork, reinforced concrete work, tunneling, and road and bridge construction. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. Applicants eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) are not required to meet time-in-grade restrictions in order to be considered. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/05/2024. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement. Additional Information Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. Current agency employees may be eligible to receive a referral bonus for recruitment of this position. For information visit: Referral Bonus Awards. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave This position is designated as a LOW-RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ Physical Demands: Work is mostly field work often at construction sites requiring strenuous physical effort such as stooping, lifting, bending, walking, climbing, and conducting inspections in a variety confined or limited spaces such as pipes, tunnels, shafts, etc. Working Conditions: Field work involves moderate risks associated with a construction site; however, the work does involve high risks of exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress requiring a range of safety and other precautions where condition cannot always be controlled. This includes shift work (depending on the contractors' schedule), frequent inspection in enclosed spaces such as small to large diameter pipes and tunnels, working at great heights, working in extreme temperatures, etc. In such cases specialized training is provided. Up to 75 percent of the work is performed out of the office. A minor portion is performed in an office setting with adequate accommodations. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.