ENTRY LEVEL:
Description: This competency includes the ability to provide basic project supervision, construction management services, and application of basic professional design knowledge of entry level complexity.
I. Technical Skills
Basic familiarity with equipment, materials, and workmanship requirements:
II. Communication Skills
III. Safety/OSHA
IV. Contract Administration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possession of at a minimum a bachelors degree or equivalent qualifying experience in: civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture
Ability to apply basic professional knowledge to design of entry level complexity and construction management
Ability to perform on-site design services, interpret drawings, specs, codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and carry out field engineering work
Knowledge of contract administration as it relates to construction supervision to administer contract once awarded
Knowledge of special requirements of the contract such as safety, EEO, labor standards, park rules/regulations to ensure contractor compliance
Ability to review project work performed by other engineers; ability to assist higher graded engineers in reviewing quantities, costs, accuracy of specs, completeness, constructability, and to coordinate with other professions
Knowledge of branch/division/organizational policies and regulations such as work assignments, training programs, vehicle use/assignment, and travel policies/regulations
Ability to deal/communicate effectively with others
Ability to hold and maintain valid state drivers license in required categories necessary to operate government vehicles and equipment assigned. Physical ability to work in construction environment
DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL:
Description: This competency includes the ability to provide intermediate level project supervision and design services including work as an independent project supervisor on small to medium projects with supervision of one or two subordinate employees.
I. Technical Skills
Working knowledge of materials/processes/workmanship requirements for all items listed under entry level, plus:
II. Communication Skills
III. Safety/OSHA
IV. Contract Administration
V. Leadership/Management
VI. NPS Management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
All entry level KSAs, plus:
Ability to apply principles/theories of engineering to various construction trades to identify problems and deficiencies
Ability to determine, implement, direct corrective action at field level
Skill and ability to represent the government's interest during negotiations, to monitor costs, handle potential claims, change orders, time extensions and other problems
Ability to technically supervise others doing similar work, those providing special services-testing, inspections, clerical staff, as well as supervising the contract work itself or that of day labor personnel
Ability to accomplish design and construction changes during progress of the construction contract (including specifica-tion and cost estimates) for the purpose of preparing contract mods. For design situations not within incumbent's level or knowledge, seeks assistance and guidance
Knowledge of NPS explosives use policy and certification as an NPS blasting inspector. Must also be fully knowledgeable of the NPS Nuclear Safety Policy and its requirements for use of a nuclear densimeter on the project
Ability to make project presentations to upper management
Ability to coordinate w/variety of clientele; ability to use partnering techniques in construction contract management
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL:
Project Supervision Services:
Description: This competency includes the ability to provide comprehensive construction management services as well as design/redesign services as required.
In-depth knowledge of items listed under developmental level, plus:
I. Technical Skills
II. Communication Skills
III. Safety/OSHA
IV. Contract Administration
V. Leadership/Management
VI. NPS Management
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
All entry and developmental level KSAs, plus:
Knowledge of state-of-the-art technical skills in materials/methods for all applicable engineering, architectural, and construction trades
Knowledge of design processes/methods and ability to contribute to the design of a major project
Ability to perform contract administration and construction management
Ability to lead or take substantive part in management discussions with central office and field staff and outside agencies in the development of programs, procedures, or policy
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