Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary The purpose of this position is to perform non-professional engineering work in order to design, prepare cost estimates, develop specifications, prepare drawings, and inspect various types of construction projects throughout VA Northern California Health Care System. Responsibilities Major Duties include: Monitors construction projects for the quality of materials and work performed by contractors and ensures that the contractor follows the drawings and specifications. Reviews progress charts, time extensions, change orders, progress payments, weekly payrolls, and cost schedules under a project managers supervision. Prepares and maintains log of daily activities of the contractors. Coordinates utility shut downs between contractor and VANCHCS to ensure the continuity of clinical operations. Assists the project manager in the preparation of completed drawings and specifications to the contracting officer for the preparation of bids. Assists the project manager in the design and preparation of detailed drawings and specifications for approved non-recurring maintenance and station-level construction projects. Also, the replacement or addition of buildings, building equipment, utility systems, operating equipment and minor improvements. Prepares detailed drawings which, because of the breadth of projects, incorporate features and principals of architectural, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering. Develops and prepares assembly, detail and sectional isometric views of a variety of items such as steam and refrigeration layouts electrical schematics architectural layouts, building cross sections layouts of roads and grounds, etc. Prepares detailed cost estimates and drawings for the annual non-recurring maintenance and repair projects. In preparing designs drawings and specifications, takes in to consideration such factors as trade practices, types of materials available, new materials being marketed, cost limitations, and special features of the area that must be incorporated (e.g., special environmental features such as strictly controlled temperatures and humidity, accommodations for handicapped patients, special ventilating equipment which must be built in, feasibility of maintaining sterile or aseptic conditions, etc.). After award of contract to outside contractors, reviews contractor's equipment and material submittals and drawings to determine if same meet required government specifications. Maintains central files of all VANCHCS drawings; modifies drawings to keep them current. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD11794O Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Physical demands are significant; the incumbent must be able to climb, push, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl and reach during normal project inspection procedures. The incumbent primarily works in an office-like environment; however, there is a regular recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, such as high levels of noise, dusty and dirty conditions during demolition work, and high temperatures (e.g., work located in steam plant areas or near steam lines, and adverse weather conditions at project sites). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/21/2024. Individual Occupational Requirements: The 0809 series requires specific education or experience to be met in order to be appointed into a position of this series. You must meet one of the pre-determined Education or Experience Individual Occupational Requirements listed below as set by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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 crafts persons, 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. In addition to meeting the IOR listed above, an applicant must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below: GS-7 Minimum Qualifications: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: non-professional engineering work in order to design, prepare cost estimates, develop specifications, prepare drawings, and inspect various types of construction projects. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-07 level. Must successfully completed one full year of graduate education where it is directly related to the work of the position. (Education directly related to the position would be education (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.) Copy of transcripts required. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communications Planning and Evaluating Project Management Shop Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.