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This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region. As a Construction Control Representative, you will provide qualifying work experience to the full performance level (FPL) of GS-0809-11 including: monitor, inspect and control construction of power system facilities including major substations, transmission lines, and buildings within the Region.
**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**
10/29/2024 to 11/08/2024
$59,966 - $94,317 per year
GS 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 95% annually with overnight travel of 20+ days per month on average.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
11 - Promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
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No
No
25-WJ-00571-12590865-DE
816561000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
As a Construction Control Representative, some of your duties will include:
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements of the 0809 Series as described below:
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements above, you must meet the specialized experience below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
To qualify at the GS-9:
Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-8 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes:
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work involves considerable strenuous field assignments such as climbing steel and wood pole structures to inspect conductor sagging, structure erection details, and hardware installation. Considerable bending and heavy lifting may be involved. Incumbent may be standing or walking for long periods over rough terrain during adverse weather. Stress is sometimes present when large numbers of varied activities must be performed, sometimes over several miles of construction activity. Extensive overnight travel is required and incumbent must operate a Government vehicle and have a current and valid motor vehicle operator's license. Incumbent is required to annually participate in Western's Federal Employee Occupational Medical Program and shall be medically qualified to perform these duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work involves considerable strenuous field assignments such as climbing steel and wood pole structures to inspect conductor sagging, structure erection details, and hardware installation. Considerable bending and heavy lifting may be involved. Incumbent may be standing or walking for long periods over rough terrain during adverse weather. Stress is sometimes present when large numbers of varied activities must be performed, sometimes over several miles of construction activity. Extensive overnight travel is required and incumbent must operate a Government vehicle and have a current and valid motor vehicle operator's license. Incumbent is required to annually participate in Western's Federal Employee Occupational Medical Program and shall be medically qualified to perform these duties.
If this vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures. These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
OUR OFFICE WILL NOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTS PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES UPLOADING DOCUMENTS, CONTACT THE USAJOBS HELP DESK.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
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You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
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