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Construction Control Representative


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121785 - 121785
Posted: 6 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing publishing storage and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic inventive individual looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Agency Support Operations Government Publishing Office in Washington District of Columbia.


Duties
  • Performs constructability reviews and collaborates with consultants architects engineers and estimators.
  • Monitors and inspects contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Reviews construction specifications and contract documents.
  • Serves as Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR).
  • Investigates and analyzes contract changes.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is Required
  • Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
  • Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
  • Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
  • Physical Demands: Work requires regular visits to construction sites involving standing walking over rough surfaces climbing and lifting of testing equipment up to 44 pounds.
  • Work Environment: Work involves regular exposure to construction site hazards including noise dust and weather conditions. Requires protective equipment and continuous attention to safety precautions.
Qualifications

To qualify for the Construction Control Representative PGyou must meet the following requirements:

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

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 craftsperson 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.

Specialized Experience: In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level PG-12 (or equivalent) level. Qualifying specialized experience is described as: 1) analyzing construction regulations policies quality assurance and developing solutions; 2) inspecting complex/critical infrastructure plan requirements materials and equipment; and 3) managing and coordinating all construction workloads and advising management and stakeholders of findings.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Managementhttps:// 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). 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 9/21/26 to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.



Additional information

Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5 U.S. Code prohibits a Federal official from appointing promoting or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises addition Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5 U.S. Code makes it a prohibited personnel practice for a person in authority to appoint employ promote advance or advocate for the appointment employment promotion or advancement of a relative. For further information visit: and Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center Annex 1411 Boulder Boulevard Valmeyer IL 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.

Work Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail MARC VRE etc.).

Background Investigation:

For a Secret Clearance:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts child support and/or tax obligations as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.

GPO will conduct an interim security clearance pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.

The selectee will work shift 1 Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
May be subject to occasional overtime.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority