Construction Control Representative (QA/Clearance Holder)

📍 Bridgeport, Washington · 🏛 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 💰 $74,678–$116,362 per year · 🎓 GS 11–12 · 🧭 Construction Control Technical (0809) · ⏳ Closes Nov 27, 2026 · 13 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 12, 2026
Browse: More U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jobs · More Construction Control Technical jobs · Federal jobs in Washington

About this job

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Journeyman level construction representative responsible for assigned function of surveillance, wide-scope monitoring, inspection of civil, mechanical, electrical and environmental components on projects related to Chief Joseph Dam and projects in the vicinity.

Duties

Perform the full range of quality assurance functions associated with assigned projects.

Responsible for a variety of hydroelectric construction projects associated with power generation, flood control, and facility operation and maintenance.

Serves as team leader of lower graded Construction Representatives assigned day-to-day responsibilities on a project level.

Performs bid-ability, constructability, operability, environmental, and sustainability reviews of more complex plans and specifications.

Determines practicability of more difficult projects, from a construction viewpoint, whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties, has been anticipated.

Ensure potential delays are documented in contractor daily quality control (QC) reports and addressed in daily quality assurance (QA) reports.

Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify conformance and/or concerns.

Inspects contractor workmanship, equipment and materials to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Provides advice regarding adaptations and/or recommends changes in design to cope with on-site conditions; contractor capabilities; and incomplete, or conflicting data resulting from marked variations in plans and specifications.

Coordinates unusually difficult construction operations with the operating project, contractors, and other stakeholders to manage plant outages and clearances for construction work

Reviews as-built drawings, monthly at a minimum, to ensure changes in plans and specifications have been accurately noted.

Performs Clearance Holder (Principal Authorized Individual) responsibilities (High Energy Control Procedures (HECP) to include Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO)) associated with de-energizing systems within the hydropower facilities.

Responsible for equipment valued at over $20M to include possible loss of power generation and up to 30 personnel working in the area clearances.

Write daily QA reports summarizing the contractors’ quality control and safety programs to include adherence to contract quality control and safety specifications.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. For the GS-11:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating and planning construction methods and procedures with contractor personnel; evaluating construction projects for compliance with plans and specification; inspecting construction work sites and work in progress; and performing quality control duties on assigned construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). For the GS-12:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes leading in the coordination and planning of construction projects; evaluating projects for compliance with plans and specification; inspecting construction work sites and work in progress; performing quality control duties on assigned construction projects; and performing the duties associated with de-energizing systems to allow construction work to occur safely. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/27/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113971). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Applications are handled only on the official announcement. This page is a readable copy of the public announcement data — the official version controls if anything differs.

Apply on USAJobs (official) ↗

Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Other information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade of GS-12. Recruitment, relocation, and other incentives may be authorized.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Construction Control Representative (QA/Clearance Holder) job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $74,678–$116,362 per year (GS 11–12).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 27, 2026 — 13 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Bridgeport, Washington with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

More jobs at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jobs →

More Construction Control Technical jobs

All Construction Control Technical jobs →

Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-14 · Announcement CERH-26-13113971-DHA · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
Construction Control Representative (QA/Clearance Holder)
Nov 27, 2026 deadlineApply