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Position Title
Construction Control Representative
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12173255-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Construction Control Representative position with Department of Interior, National Park Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these specialized experience requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Manage the execution of construction and/or design contracts.
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3. Coordinate with a variety of resource professionals (such as historical architects, archeologists, resource managers) and others to successfully complete projects and ensure overall quality.
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4. Respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) to help identify potential construction and/or design conflicts in the construction drawings and/or specifications.
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5. Monitor project schedules, inspections and documentation of completed work.
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6. Develop scope of work needed to address conditions.
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7. Coordinate with contracting officer and contractor to verify and approve payments and resolve outstanding project issues.
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8. Manage construction contracts to ensure projects achieve management goals within contractual limitations.
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9. Apply knowledge of design principles, historic preservation, construction means and methods, cost estimating, construction scheduling and construction documentation.
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10. Manage the control of substantive construction, stabilization, repair, restoration, and accessibility of projects.
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11. Review as-built drawings for accuracy and inclusion of modifications.
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12. Participate in work conferences, studies with historical architects, conservators, and archeologists, in and outside of organization, to review aspects of design relating to project construction work.
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13. Review project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to verify proposed construction is in compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements.
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14. Organize and conduct pre-bid meetings, pre-cons, and regular project briefings to ensure construction details, and contract requirements are met.
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15. Perform final inspection, authorizes final approval for acceptance of work, and ensures all project documentation is completed and archived.
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16. Evaluate construction at all stages to identify major problems and coordinate corrective measures through design changes.
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17. Communicate with contractors to correct contract deficiencies, unacceptable building materials and/or unacceptable work performed to ensure compliance with the contract requirements.
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18. Verify that construction projects are planned, monitored, and completed within established time frames and budgets.
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19. Conduct continuing analysis to ensure that the project is meeting target dates and within cost projections.
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20. Manage contract costs and modifications to ensure adjustments to budget or initiate reprogramming recommendation are generated when appropriate.
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21. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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