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US Army Corps of Engineers

United States Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approximately 34,000 dedicated Civilians and Soldiers delivering engineering services to customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability as a guiding principle, our disciplined Corps team is working diligently to strengthen our Nation’s security by building and maintaining America’s infrastructure and providing military facilities where our servicemembers train, work and live. We are also researching and developing technology for our war fighters while protecting America’s interests abroad by using our engineering expertise to promote stability and improve quality of life. We are energizing the economy by dredging America’s waterways to support the movement of critical commodities and providing recreation opportunities at our campgrounds, lakes and marinas. And by devising hurricane and storm damage reduction infrastructure, we are reducing risks from disasters. Our men and women are protecting and restoring the Nation’s environment including critical efforts in the Everglades, the Louisiana coast, and along many of our Nation’s major waterways. The Corps is also cleaning sites contaminated with hazardous, toxic or radioactive waste and material in an effort to sustain the environment. Through deeds, not words, we are...BUILDING STRONG.

Construction Control Representative Duties: You will represent the District as the responsible person in charge of ascertaining that Corps construction projects are constructed according to plans & specifications. Projects including concrete water control structures, hurricane protection levees, roadways, pumping stations, jetties, dredging, drainage channels, major floodgate rehabilitation and repairs to Government facilities. Review plans, specification and provision of the contract. Interpret plans and specifications and resolves problems relative to materials and workmanship. Review contractor’s reports regarding materials, accidents, work performed, tests of construction materials and work sheets used in preparation of pay estimates. Perform field inspection of contractor operations and construction processes to insure compliance with plans and specifications. Ensure that all materials meet with requirements as to grade, composition, dimensions, consistency, etc., and that accepted construction practices are followed. About the Position: You will work under the general supervision of the Project Engineer at the Galveston Resident Office in Freeport, TX. Work requires an understanding of the various crafts and trades found on dredging and construction projects, together with ability to meet and deal with contractors and their representatives using necessary diplomacy and courtesy. Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply) Status candidates may apply under annuncement SWHB09864512. All U. S. citizens. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-09 level, applicants must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-8 level; 1) documenting contractor operations and construction processes, 2) providing input for contract modifications, scopes of work, progress schedule evaluations and claims evaluations for construction projects, 3) inputting daily reports into the Resident Management automated system. GS-06 and above: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade. Graduate education or an internship meets the experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management''s basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Other Information:(Click on Other Information) To successfully claim veteran''s preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 5 percent. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements) Personnel security investigation required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. One year trial/probationary period may be required. How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply) Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Resume must be on file in our centralized database. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. If your resume is currently in our central database, you may click here to Self Nominate Click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create your resume. Follow the instructions in this vacancy announcement to apply for the job. You may send your resume via surface mail to: Department of the Army, Central Resume Processing Center, 314 Johnson Street, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283 Point of Contact: Central Resume Processing Center, 410-306-0137, applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Place of Work: U.S. Army Engineer District, Galveston, Engineering and Construction Div, Northern Area Office, Galveston, TX Duty Station: Freeport, TX Job Specs Job ID #: 9046 Apply Job Online: Click Here Contact via Email: Bruce.R.Ware@usace.army.mil Job Location: TX:Galveston Last Modified: 11/5/2009 Job Type: full time Salary: $52529 - $68289 Per year