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RECENT GRAD - Construction Control Representative

Job Title: RECENT GRADUATE Construction Control Representative (Job Series: 0809)

Grades: GS-0809-05 - Promotion Potential GS-11
Entry salary will be determined by qualifying grade and duty location.

Hiring For: Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 graduates, or alumni who have
graduated since December 2019

Available Locations: Detroit, MI | Grand Haven, MI | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Duluth, MN

  • Responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements on active construction sites.

  • Interpret design documents and provides oversight in the field on the construction of navigation locks, dams, levees, dredging, navigation structures, and ecosystem restoration projects.

  • Provide construction management, contract administration, and quality assurance over construction performed by contracts and subcontractors.

  • Review progress schedules, change orders or project modifications, accident prevention plans, progress payments, and final inspection of construction projects.


Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements:
GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics.
OR
Specialized Experience, such as:
  • 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. 

Additional Information:
  • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
  • DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce
  • This position offers the flexibility of telework eligibility, but is not a full remote position

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