Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a developmental position, GS-09, GS-10, GS-11. Management may hire at any grade level. Responsibilities At the full performance, the incumbent will: Serve as a senior Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) at the site of construction, monitoring construction activities for assigned projects. Coordinate with a variety of interested parties, from customers to contractors to local government officials, state and local environmental agencies, etc. Interpret contract requirements throughout all phases of construction work. Maintain surveillance of the contractor inspection system for compliance with approved quality control plan. Make on-the-spot decisions/commitments not affecting basic design/cost to avoid delays in construction projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens External Recruitment for Priority Placement Program (PPP) Eligibles In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring construction activities on projects AND surveying contractor work for compliance with quality control plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience for GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring construction activities on projects AND surveying contractor work for compliance with quality control plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring construction activities on projects AND surveying contractor work for compliance with quality control plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Compliance Oral Communication Program Management Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Incentives may be authorized on case-by-case basis, subject to agency determination and approval. Eligible for Situational telework only, Including Emergency and OPM prescribed \"unscheduled telework\".
