- Position Title
- Civil Engineer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-EVER-19-10472261-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 19, 2019 to Friday, May 10, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements (Screen-Out)
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for the Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12 position. You may choose only one response option per question. Your resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answer you claim under this and other questions. If you do not meet the basic requirements for this position, you will be rated not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out)
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Civil Engineer, GS-0801-12 position. Your resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answer you claim under this and other questions. Failure to support your answers within the body of your resume will result in your score being lowered. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you will be rated not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
We will evaluate our resume and responses to the Questionnaire to determine you are among the best qualified for the position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in the questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A - I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B - I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Ensure that treatment, repair, and construction of buildings, facilities, roads, etc. comply with the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act, International Building Code, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) to ensure accessibility.
4.
Determine appropriate engineering treatment and corrective maintenance techniques for a variety of historic and non-historic landscapes, structures, recreational areas, monuments and memorials.
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Ensure that historic structures and facility treatment, repair, and construction work complies with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Prepare asset reports or other compliance documents capturing compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, EPA and state level utility and public safety regulations, etc.
7.
Prepare building and site design reports or other documents capturing compliance with the IBC, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), ABMS and various public safety and health regulations (water and waste water NFPA etc.
8.
Prepare historic and non-historic engineering reports or other documents capturing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
9.
Apply organizational policy and guidelines to the preservation, maintenance, construction, and treatment of historic structures, landscapes, utility systems, and roadways.
10.
Prepare (using AutoCAD) and review utility, site, roadway, and building plans to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
11.
Make treatment recommendations and designs using state-of-the-art technology for buildings, roads, sidewalks, plazas, utility infrastructure; maximizing the lifespan and loreservino infrastructure and investments.
12.
Design and manage civil engineering projects involving historic and non-historic buildings, roads, and utilities, along with interdisciplinary projects
13.
Apply principles and practices of contract administration to manage and monitor historic treatment and construction contracts.
14.
Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on historic and non-historic preservation projects.
15.
Prepare and review scopes of work, performance work statements for repair, rehabilitation, and construction project.s
16.
Define objectives for contracted engineering and architectural design and documentation projects.
17.
Monitor and track contractor performance and perform site inspections.
18.
Identify and resolve performance and specification compliance issues.
19.
Represent the organization on project issues with potential to affect historic building, preservation, and construction.
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Administer and track project funds and prepare cost reports.
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Use computer applications, such as AutoCad, MS Word and Excel, to prepare engineered drawings (construction documents) reports and spreadsheets.
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Resolve problems and ensure effective communications across organizational or discipline lines.
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Participate in meetings with staff, management, contractors, concessionaires, non-profit, etc.
24.
Develop and maintain liaisons with staff, management, contractors, other agency staff members and the public to facilitate cooperative strategies.
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Prepare written technical documents, such as guidelines, specifications, project proposals, requests for bids, complex narrative reports, letters, and memoranda.
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Consult and correspond with professionals, management officials, local contractors, business people, general public and local, State, and Federal officials, to identify problems and develop and initiate solutions.
27.
Represent the organization on historical and non-historical engineering matters.
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Present technical and policy information at professional conferences, meetings, and other events.