Construction Control Representative (Construction Representative)

About the opportunity

The Bureau of Prisons (Federal Prison System) under the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a Construction Control Representative to oversee construction, renovation, and maintenance projects across correctional facilities. Key duties include reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract solicitation, attending pre-bid and bid opening conferences, providing oversight of site surveys, observing contractor performance at all stages, and supervising inspections to ensure strict compliance with design standards, timeframes, safety requirements, and budgets.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $89,508 to $116,362 (Rest of U.S. rate, with potential for higher rates depending on the assigned duty station)
• Federal civil service benefits under the General Schedule (GS) pay plan

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Maximum entry age of 36 years old (qualified preference-eligible veterans or individuals with prior federal law enforcement coverage may be exempt).
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level (e.g., project management for multimillion-dollar projects, writing statements of work, inspecting plans and specifications, or supervising construction operations in a correctional or technical facility).
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examinations, background investigations, NCIC checks, and credit checks.
• Must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor domestic violence to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Must complete the mandatory three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Must be subject to geographic relocation based on agency needs.

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages) including contact details, position titles, start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week.
• College transcript displaying school name, student name, degree, and date awarded (if applicable).
• Latest unredacted SF-50 for current or former federal employees.
• ICTAP/CTAP supporting documentation (agency notice, recent performance appraisal, and recent SF-50), if claiming priority consideration.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214 showing discharge under honorable conditions, SF-15 with VA letter, or active duty discharge certificate), if applicable.

When to apply

• Applications and all required supporting documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 14, 2026.

How to apply

• Apply online through the USAJOBS portal (www.USAJOBS.gov).
• Complete the online application questionnaire and upload all required supporting documentation.
• Ensure all documentation files are saved without special characters (% , #, @, etc.) in file names.
• After application closing, top-rated candidates will be placed on a referral certificate and may be contacted by the local Human Resource Department for an interview.

Additional information

• Announcement Number: FAC-26-13052158; Control Number: 883701200.
• Duty station locations include Phoenix, Arizona; Lompoc, California; San Diego, California; Lexington, Kentucky; and Pollock, Louisiana.
• Applications are evaluated under DOJ Category Rating and Selection Procedures (Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified).
• Final job offers are expected within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.