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Position Title
Construction Control Representative
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-7129-BAND-24-12489207-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024
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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
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category. (limit characters)
Specialized Experience (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-11 position. 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 the requirements of this question, you will be rated ineligible.
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION: THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER SECTION. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (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. Conduct thorough inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with project plans and requirements.
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3. Recommend adaptive changes in the construction process to meet adverse field conditions.
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4. Utilize advanced construction mathematics to calculate square feet, square yards, cubic feet, cubic yards, percentages and angles.
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5. Apply knowledge of construction principles and practices to monitor and control construction operations throughout construction process.
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6. Thoroughly study technical drawings to ensure compliance with current law, policy, regulations and standards.
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7. Correctly interpret NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, Universal Building Codes (UBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), and other common construction industry codes.
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8. Display practical understanding and enforce terms and conditions of National Environmental Protection Act and National Historical Preservation Act through a lawful process.
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9. Apply comprehensive knowledge in order to interpret and explain construction plans, blueprints, specifications and maps.
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10. Use drafting tools and instruments to provide input in development of precision technical drawings.
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11. Review concession contract requirements to ensure supporting projects meet specific terms and conditions.
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12. Verify that construction projects are planned, monitored, and completed within established time frames and budgets.
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13. Evaluate and make improvements to the contractor quality assurance system.
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14. Perform building inspections to observe structures for safety and conformance to building codes.
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15. Require strict adherence to safety program for safe practices required by Federal, state and local construction safety codes.
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16. Verify that administrative documents (e.g. plans, project scopes, specification set) are complete, accurate, meet contract terms, and meet agency retention standards.
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17. Maintains and monitors daily construction logs, reports, and records and network analysis systems.
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18. Serve as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on construction projects located on government property.
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19. Apply contract administration principles and practices to identify problematic areas and thus determine necessity for changes or remedial action.
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20. Ensure contractors maintain compliance with policies regarding contract schedules, building plans, technical specifications, and shop drawings.
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21. Investigate possible need for contract change orders which require site engineering determinations.
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22. 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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23. Prepare site visit reports and correspondence addressing the periodic progress of assigned construction projects.
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