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Position Title
Interdisciplinary
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
WTKC185808822128 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 to Friday, February 16, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION: Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA) WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee within the Organization in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Civilian Employee that works for the Organization recruiting for this position?
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3. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee".  Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). (JOBS AT THE GS-11 LEVEL OR BELOW ONLY). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS) APPLYING TO A DCIPS POSITION. This category applies to those who are current DCIPS employees with the Department of Army that are eligible for reappointment as a result of personal competitive status earned with prior employment; or those who are currently serving on an Army DCIPS appointment without time limitation. If you are eligible for this category, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2") and an SF-50 which reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s:: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Army civilian employee?
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4. Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

Do you meet the following?

Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) Agencies:

• U.S. Navy

• U.S. Marine Corps

• Department of the Air Force

•Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.

*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.

*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category

*DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
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5. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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6. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Are you eligible under this authority for appointment?
• Current or former Land Management Agency employee (i.e. the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior; the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior; the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; or the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior) ; and

• Who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies.
Current land management agency appointees:must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,

• must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, and

• must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service

Former land management agency employees:must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,

• must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a total period of more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years,

• must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s),

• must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation, and

• must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "3"AND block 34 must be a"1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your Land Management eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND performance rating showing they have performed at an acceptable level.
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7. Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

This category includes competitive service, career or career-conditional employees of federal agencies other than the Department of Defense (e.g., Dept of Labor, VA). 

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.

Are you applying to transfer from a federal agency other than the DoD?
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8. Priority Placement Program (PPP), Program S (Military Spouse) registrant

You are eligible for this category if you:
  • Are registered in PPP, Program S; AND
  • Are registered for the occupational series and grade on the announcement; AND
  • Matched this position and were notified to apply by the Human Resources Office; AND,
  • Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station.
IMPORTANT: Program S registrants are only eligible for consideration for this category if they matched through the PPP.

Supporting documentation: Please ensure that your PPP file includes all required documents to substantiate your eligibility.

For more information on registering in the Priority Placement Program contact your local Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) or Agency Human Resources Office.

Are you registered in Program S of the PPP?
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9. Re-employed Annuitant

An annuitant under either the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may be reemployed in any position for which they are qualified. Reemployed annuitants may be hired on either a time-limited or a permanent position. There is no special appointment authority for a reemployed annuitant. However, PPP requisitions must stay open indefinitely when a reemployed annuitant is placed on a permanent appointment.

When an annuitant is hired within 90 days after retirement to a position in the same organization and in a similar position, the authorized official shall ensure that retention options were offered prior to the employee's retirement. Annuitants who previously accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)may not be reemployed within 12 months after separation (unless waived by the Secretary of Defense or his designee) or within 5 years following separation unless the VSIP is repaid or the Secretary of Defense has approved a waiver based on finding the individual is the only qualified applicant for the position.

Title 5 USC, Section 9902(h) provides that reemployed annuitants shall continue to receive full annuity and salary upon reemployment. Reemployed annuitants serve at the will of the appointing officer. Annuitants should be hired to meet critical mission needs. Situations in which it may be appropriate to reemploy an annuitant include but are not limited to: 
  • A hard-to-fill position as evidenced by historically high turnover, a severe shortage of candidates or other significant recruiting difficulty.
  • A position identified as critical to the accomplishment of the organization's mission or to complete a specific project or initiative.
  • An annuitant who has unique or specialized skills, or unusual qualifications not generally available.
  • An appointment is for not more than 2087 hours (e.g., one year full time or two years part time) to mentor less experienced employees and/or to provide continuity during critical organizational transitions.
Department of the Army (DA) Policy: Unless further delegated, the selection of annuitants for DA positions must be approved by the Secretary of the Army or Heads of DA Field Activities.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your retirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.

Benefits Information: In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployed period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United Stated Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300)

Are you a reemployed annuitant eligible?
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10. Reinstatement

You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
  • Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
  • Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
  • Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.

Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
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11. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

This category includes veterans whose discharge was under honorable conditions AND:

• who served 3 or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet this eligibility); or

• who have preference eligibility; or

• who have derived preference

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) is a competitive service appointing authority that can only be used when filling permanent, competitive service positions. It cannot be used to fill excepted service positions.
 
"Preference eligible" under VEOA includes those family members entitled to derived preference. For eligibility information and supporting documentation requirements, go to VEOA Derived Preference.
Supporting documentation:
 You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is:
• DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); OR
Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 OR a copy of your approved retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave letter OR certification document**. You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment; OR
Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment.
Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a copy of one of the separation documents identified above AND documentation of your overall service connected disability identified on the SF-15, page 2, section B or Section C.
*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave before the effective date of employment.
 
 ** The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration in the hiring process, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the applicable job opportunity announcement. Prior to appointment, the service member's character of service and qualifying discharge or release must be verified through a DD form 214 or equivalent documentation.

The SF-15 is available on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management forms webpage.

You may request copies of your military personnel records online.

Additional Veterans' preference information
U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Government-wide Veterans Employment webpage
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Veterans Services webpage (OPM Vet Guide)

Are you applying for consideration under the VEOA?
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Preferences
1. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. (limit characters)
2. This position requires a Financial Disclosure, OGE-450 once a COR certification is obtained. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. I have, or am willing to obtain and maintain for the duration of my employment the appropriate license and agree to a Financial Disclosure, OGE-450. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a INTERDISCIPLINARY GS-12 position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARCHITECT at the GS- 12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of
INTERDISCIPLINARY GENERAL, CIVIL, MECHANICAL, OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal
Service.
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3. Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an
Interdisciplinary Engineer GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Make recommendations on how to properly construct and maintain buildings and the equipment in the building in a safe condition.
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5. Make recommendations pertinent to technical features such as foundations, structural systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, doors,
windows and finishes.
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6. Make recommendations to design engineers to improve the biddability, constructability and operability of the new construction or renovation
design documents.
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7. Monitor construction and renovation projects during construction phase to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
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8. Perform periodic inspection of construction projects to ensure work is being completed as stated in the scope of work.
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9. Reviews and analyzes proposals of less than $150,000.00 submitted by contractor's for field changes to contract plans and prepares findings of fact based on which to base modification changes to cope with on-site conditions and problems.
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10. Represent the Area Engineer at Quality Control (QC) Phase inspections and provide input based on knowledge of the contract requirements
and construction methods to assure adequate preplanning of the work by the construction contractor.
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11. Assemble and organize material pertaining to proposed changes such as: original contract plans, cost estimates, previous modifications and
findings of fact for accuracy of records.
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12. Apply a professional knowledge of construction methods and procedures to ensure the selected technology is appropriate for the
construction activities planned, to include review of technical submittals and shop drawing
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13. Reviews requests for contract modifications to determine the nature and extent of changes and propriety of justifications based on
professional engineering judgment and construction experience.
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14. Serve as a Project Engineer and Contracting Officer's Representative on contracts and modifications issued in support of Civil Works, Military, and other construction programs to ensure all actions are appropriate for the construction activities planned
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15. Act in an advisory capacity to the Section Chief on unresolved negotiations and subsequent claims to ensure the most cost effective outcome.
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16. Prepares written narrative of negotiation proceedings setting forth agreements reached between the government and the contractor for
contact files.
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17. Negotiate differences and reach equitable agreement over unit and lump sum prices to promote the most cost effective process
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18. Conduct negotiations with contractors on all types of modifications which entail the responsibility for a fair and reasonable decision rendered
on behalf of the government for contract effectiveness.
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19. Serve as liaison between contractors and engineers to ensure the construction process is progressing satisfactorily to meet all contractual requirements.
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20. Maintain accurate records of site visits, meetings, negotiations or any other engineering or contract actions for the project file.
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21. Conduct site visits using a professional knowledge of Civil Works, Military, and other construction practices to coordinate any changes or
clarifications of the scope of work.
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22. Prepare written and other periodic narratives of construction activities, including the three phase inspection process, safety issues and
concerns and progress.
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23. Consults with other engineers and/or technicians in a variety of disciplines to ensure a quality product.
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24. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject
to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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