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Position Title
Civil Engineer
Agency
Army Installation Management Command
Announcement Number
WTBW192810571461D Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 11, 2019 to Monday, January 21, 2019
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. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. 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 your 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (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. This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position. Are you willing to undergo the required pre-employment investigation? (limit characters)
2. 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. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
3. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Are you willing to use employer-provided PPE as required?
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4. This is a Temporary position intended to last 12 months. A temporary position may be extended to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment, depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for temporary employment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Civil Engineer 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 Civil Engineer at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Civil Engineer at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Develop roadway specifications to prepare roadway construction contracts. (limit characters)
4. Prepare design criteria to construct roadways. (limit characters)
5. Interpret engineering documents, such as roadway construction drawings or roadway designs for proper execution of work. (limit characters)
6. Develop traffic and/or roadway designs for the solicitation of contracts. (limit characters)
7. Operate computer-aided design and drafting software to prepare contract award documents. (limit characters)
8. Research problems involving civil, structural, foundation/soils or site problems to provide solutions to existing issues. (limit characters)
9. Prepare engineer's estimate of cost for constructing a project in accordance with policies or regulations. (limit characters)
10. Estimate cost for comparison with prices submitted by contractors for changes to existing contracts. (limit characters)
11. Provide technical review for bids on construction projects under consideration for award. (limit characters)
12. Negotiate contract changes to resolve major construction problems. (limit characters)
13. Review contractors' documentation technical submittals, shop drawings, design computations, or similar information on materials for conformance with plans and specifications. (limit characters)
14. Estimate cost for project planning uses in accordance with policies or regulations. (limit characters)
15. Coordinate roadway maintenance to ensure compliance with public and/or regulatory standards. (limit characters)
16. Use engineered management systems software, such as PAVER, to plan traffic and/or roadway maintenance repair activities. (limit characters)
17. Conduct pavement conditions and/or traffic assessments to meet roadway standards. (limit characters)
18. Act as a lead engineer to coordinate projects involving other engineering disciplines to meet project objectives. (limit characters)
19. Present design requirements to ensure decision makers are informed of resources needed to complete projects. (limit characters)
20. Prepare written technical material to provide status to internal/external customers. (limit characters)
22. 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. (limit characters)