Construction Control Representative (Pathways Recent Graduates) The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is a diverse museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. This position is located in Construction Management (CMD), which is a division within the Office Planning, Design, and Construction (OPDC). More than one selection may be made from this announcement. This job is open to recent graduates. Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals who have completed a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution within the previous 2 years or are within 9 months of graduating. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have a full 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion. In this position you will receive on-the-job and formal training designed to increase your proficiency in preparation for the target position. The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Performs routine assignments under close supervision such as inspecting materials to be used in construction, reviewing checklists for compliance, inspects construction and renovation projects and resolves discrepancies where possible Under close supervision compares work in progress and reviews materials and equipment for adherence to specifications. Provides information, compiles data and prepares reports and drafts correspondence. To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Must have valid state driver's license. Eligibility Requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduate program: The following individuals are eligible to apply: 1. Individuals who completed a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree, or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years, or have completed "qualifying career or technical education programs" (which may include Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps); OR 2. Veterans, who due to military service were unable to apply within two (2) years of completing a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree, or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, have a full two (2) years upon release or discharge from active duty to apply. However, a veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond six (6) years from the date on which the veteran completed the academic requirements described above; OR 3. Individuals are eligible to apply to the Smithsonian Institution Recent Graduates Program up to nine (9) months prior to completing their academic requirements. Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility as stated above. AND BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes activities such as performing routine assignments such as inspecting construction for compliance with plans and specifications, applying skills in selecting efficient methods and procedures to plan and accomplish construction projects. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Successful applicants are placed in a developmental program at the GS-8 level (promotion potential to GS-11). At the successful conclusion of the program, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional or term position. Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to: Successful completion of at least one (1) year of continuous service and all program requirements Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training; Mentorship; Demonstration of successful job performance; and Meet the qualification position standards. This Pathways Recent Graduate position has an education requirement. The education requirements are located in the Requirements section of this announcement. You MUST submit dated documentation showing completion or intended completion (if graduation is no more than 9 months from the date of application) of all educational requirements (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. IF you are applying with a completed IT or Business Professional Certification you must submit a dated transcript or letter issued by the Academic Institution detailing your completed coursework and credit hours completed. If your Academic institution calculates a full-year of academic studies with fewer hours, or academic credits are expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from the conventional hours, please have your academic advisor provide a letter certifying the Certificate program meets the regulatory definition. This position is included in the bargaining unit. Selection must be flexible to rotate between DC and MD worksite locations during tenure, based on program requirements. All selectees must sign a Participant Agreement. An official transcript must be provided to confirm degree completion prior to appointment to the position. Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed). If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. This is an excepted service appointment and will be made for a specified period of time as identified in this job announcement. It will not become permanent. If you currently hold a Federal position in the competitive service and accept this appointment, you will voluntarily relinquish your competitive position. Upon completion of this appointment, you will not be returned to your previous position. Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. 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. The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Insurance - Leave - Life Insurance - Long Term Care Insurance - Retirement Program Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: Knowledge of construction documentation and standard construction methods. Ability to review specifications. Ability to communicate in a professional or customer service environment. Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above. Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above. Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree. This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 331