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The incumbent serves as a Construction Control Representative assigned to Facility Engineering - Project Section at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. To support a fully accredited healthcare facility campus. The incumbent is a representative who supports the operation, maintenance, renovation, and construction of multiple sites such as outpatient clinics as well as leased facilities operated by the assigned health care facility.
Learn more about this agency10/21/2024 to 10/29/2024
$66,036 - $85,844 per year
GS 10
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
10
No
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CARZ-12579216-25-AL
814969300
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
Major Duties:
Planning and Project Design Work:
The Construction Control Representative (Con-Rep) is responsible for integrating complex medical facility designs for architectural, civil, structural, medical gas, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, communications, fire safety, security, and specialized systems (nurse call, elevators, patient safety lifts, pneumatic tube, etc.).
The incumbent is responsible for planning and designing in conformance with applicable codes and standards, as well as federal and state agency regulations, standards, specifications, and other criteria. The employee supports development and implementation of VHA policies, programs, and procedural documentation.
Project Management and Technical Advice:
The employee provides professional advice to peers, subordinates, and non-professional administrators or managers to direct major project execution decisions. The employee manages all facets of construction and leasing project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk) for the project including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
The incumbent reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and analyses of design as submitted by subordinate architects, engineers, engineering technicians, and other staff members. The employee provides advice to improve such plans, specifications, and analyses.
Construction Administration:
The employee is responsible, as assigned, for conducting surveys and evaluations; determining engineering and construction requirements; developing preliminary plans, cost estimates, project proposals and justifications; design and preparation of architectural and engineering plans and specifications; and supervision, inspection, and acceptance of construction.
The incumbent performs audits and inspections of worksites to assure compliance, prepares reports and findings, devises solutions, and implements corrective actions. The employee is responsible for comprehensive technical and administrative management of the planning, estimating, development, design, and construction of assigned new facilities, renovation, alteration, and modification work.
Operations and Maintenance Administration Work:
Employee provides guidance, development, and coordination for the planning, prioritizing, design, and oversight of construction projects. The employee plans specific objectives for the construction project and prepares detailed cost estimates for use in obtaining construction funding and bid evaluation.
The employee prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required to complete project assignments. The employee consults with contractor personnel to resolve difficult and complex unforeseen problems and latent conditions that develop during maintenance.
The employee prepares sketches or changes drawings and specifications to solve problems and incorporate into the contract performance documents. Employee reviews and evaluates technical shop drawings, samples, and material certifications submitted by contractor for contract and performance requirements, independently recommending approval, rejection, or correction.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
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NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
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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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/29/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12579216.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/814969300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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