Construction Analyst

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Individual Occupational Requirements Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position. OR Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the preparation or review of plans, specifications, or estimates of materials and costs for the construction, extension, alteration, or repair of buildings. Applicants should have knowledge of the residential construction field, and experience in the development of plans and specifications, and in negotiation work. This experience may have been obtained working as a contractor or as a draftsperson in an architectural engineering firm. However, any drafting experience must have provided an opportunity to acquire technical knowledge. Appropriate experience includes working with diverse construction materials (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, steel) and types of structures (housing, single-family dwellings and multi-family apartment units, and industrial and commercial structures). Applicants should be familiar with matters such as planning a subdivision, laying out traffic flow in a multi-family apartment structure, or working out specification problems in plans. GS-09: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Evaluating or generating estimates, engineering reports, inspections, appraisals, plans/blueprints, insurance assessments, or similar construction-related project documentation to repair or construct residential or small commercial structures Or Applying practical construction knowledge of repair, restoration, or construction of residential or small commercial structures And Communicating with customers, contractors, or other parties regarding project details (e.g., damages, repairs, costs, code compliance, or policy/procedural requirements, etc.) And Using computers systems or databases to complete assignments, research information, or prepare reports/documentation, etc. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education. OR Master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D. as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements) directly related to the position (e.g. architecture, engineering, building construction) Education must be in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. OR A combination of education and experience. For example, 1 full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate-level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Construction Analyst Series 0828 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). 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. Generally, time in non-pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 08/28/2026.

Position Overview

This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC in Fort Worth, Texas. The duties of the incumbent include verifying the repair or replacement cost of such damage; and making disbursement recommendations to complete the needed restorations. Properties are generally limited to single family dwellings and small businesses.

Duties

• As a Construction Analyst at theGS- 0828-9, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a technical specialist performing desk based verification and evaluation of property types primarily including single family homes and smaller multifamily residential buildings such as duplexes and lower rise apartments. Addresses a range of cases from routine to moderately difficult and generally follows established procedures and guidelines. Prepares written documentation justifying recommendations and ensures SBA or agency funds are used in accordance with the Loan Authorization Agreement and standard program policies. Occasionally assists with quality checks or informal guidance but does not serve as a regular mentor or training lead IMPORTANT NOTES: TRAVEL STATEMENT- You may be required to travel to a disaster site during increased disaster activity for extended periods with little or no advanced notice. If so, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions; i.e., no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities. Travel expenses are compensated based on SBA policy and Federal regulations. This position works on an as needed basis. This means that employees are in a pay and duty status only when activated to respond to workload needs, especially in response to heightened disaster activity. When no longer needed, employees return to a non-pay status until the next event necessitates additional staff. However, depending on the workload and/or level of disaster activity, your work schedule may be changed to full-time. Subsequently, if the workload decreases, you may be placed in a Non-Pay Status. Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and twelve to fourteen hours a day). A valid driver's license may be required.