construction control inspector - Hanscom Air Force Base, United States - Air Force Materiel Command

Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform inspections on a variety of complicated structures involving difficult and complex construction; or inspections of a major segment of a difficult and complex project involving sophisticated mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems and equipment.

Responsibilities Performs inspection and surveillance of difficult and complex construction projects. Ensures contractor compliance with approved plans and specification for various construction contracts. Performs duties as a technical consultant to the contracting office and engineering flight. Reviews plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness. Performs duties related to inspection of equipment and materials. Obtains samples from work site and forwards for laboratory testing and analysis when deemed necessary. Gathers information to compile into written inspection reports and performs related duties. Prepares documents, reports, and correspondence and maintains daily logs/ safety reports addressing progress of construction and administration of contract.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATION STANDARD:

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT (IOR) Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction.

Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements.

Supervisor of craftspersons, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have, or within 120 days have, at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, (GS-07 for internals only) or equivalent in other pay systems.

I have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 grade level (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 1) Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction. 2)

Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements.

3) Supervisor of craftsperson's, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications.


OR EDUCATION:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that it is directly related to the work of the position which provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position

(NOTE:

YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT)


OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

Have less than the full amount of specialized experience as described in A or B above; however, I have completed some graduate-level education as described in C above.

Therefore, I believe that I can adequately perform the duties of this position based on my combination of experience and education

(NOTE:

YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THIS STATEMENT AND YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT). FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS)


POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. Internals may have one year at the GS-07 level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

If not enough qualified applicants at the GS-8 level the next lower grade considered will be GS-7 (EXTERNAL)

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-08 or internal (GS-07) grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service.

Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of the TIG requirement are encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of construction inspection practices and procedures involved in the inspection of building materials, workmanship, utilities, and the installation of systems; and the practical methods and techniques of engineering principles relating to complex construction practices and procedures.

2.

Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major construction projects, including HVAC, plumbing, electronic/digital control systems, fire alarms, fire detection/ suppression techniques and application.

3. Knowledge of inspection and safety practices and procedures in the construction industry. 4. Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications to read and interpret construction requirements. 5. Knowledge of construction trades, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY:
You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional Information Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees):

You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.

You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments:
If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition


90-Day Register:

This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date.

Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.


Direct Deposit:
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