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Position Title
Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Deputy Resident Engineer)
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
WTKC194577975913 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 30, 2019 to Thursday, June 13, 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. 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). 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 "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 includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service OR are eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement.  If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (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, if applicable, 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? (limit characters)
3. 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 (limit characters)
4. 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. (limit characters)
5. 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 "0" 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 you have performed at an acceptable level. (limit characters)
6. 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? (limit characters)
7. 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? (limit characters)
8. 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? (limit characters)
9. 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" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).

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? (limit characters)
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 0 characters)
1. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain Contracting Level II Certification within 24 months of employment. I possess or am willing to obtain Contracting Level II Certification within 24 months of employment. (limit characters)
2. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter. I am willing to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 upon entering the position and annually thereafter. (limit characters)
3. Requires possession of or ability to acquire a valid, state driver's license. I possess or am able to acquire a valid, state driver's license. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Deputy Resident 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.
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1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineer at the GS-13 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 Architect at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Deputy Resident Engineer at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Plan, monitor and control construction operations of vertical construction projects to ensure technical compliance of plans and specifications. (limit characters)
5. Monitor and manage construction schedules of complex structures to ensure project milestones are met and all delays are tracked and accounted.
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6. Oversee Quality Assurance representatives for compliance in: reliable documentation of construction activities; enforcement of Quality Control; sound execution of 3 phase inspection process; contract terms and conditions at appropriate level of quality; adherence to and enforcement of approved construction schedules; and, safety standards.
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7. Manage construction at all stages to identify, avoid and/or overcome obstacles to contract completion to ensure delivery of technically sound projects on time and within budget.
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8. Resolve technical conflicts, deficiencies and omissions of contracting documents utilizing sound and effective construction practices to ensure efficient execution of the construction project. (limit characters)
9. Review and approve Government Estimates for contract changes, analyze contractor proposals, negotiate with the contractor on terms and prices, approve and sign modifications involving obligations up to the value of the Administrative Contracting Officer's (ACO) warrant limit, and recommend modifications to the Contracting Officer above their limit. (limit characters)
10. Prepare, approve and sign/or recommend execution of contract modifications to ensure compliance with the contract, policies, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to avoid any anti deficiency act violations or ratifications. (limit characters)
11. Recommend final action on claims as the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), and request equitable adjustments to ensure compliance of contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
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12. Develop and establish effective and measureable performance plans/standards and prepare performance evaluation documents for all subordinates to ensure compliance with Federal civilian personnel management performance regulations such as the Total Army Performance Evaluation System (TAPES). Prepare timely performance evaluations of all subordinates.
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13. Plan and coordinate work of subordinates, entire office, and all stakeholders ensuring effective distribution of workload, prioritizing and preparing work schedules to promote maximum productivity and effectiveness, while keeping costs at a minimum.
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14. Plan and determine human resources requirements and structure to establish the most efficient organization to complete construction projects within established timelines. (limit characters)
15. Prepare, review, and adjust budget or funding requests, estimates and justifications to obtain program fiscal resources.
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16. Acknowledge and investigate work problems or serious complaints presented by subordinates, and resolve any technical, performance or conduct issues. (limit characters)
17. Conduct and/or verbally participate in face-to-face or telephonic meetings and conferences with staff and stakeholders to advise and inform them on current status of all construction activities.
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18. Conduct and/or participate in meetings to effectively discuss proposals and settlement of claims in order to resolve disagreements with the stakeholders, special interest groups and/or contractor. (limit characters)
19. Prepare clear, concise briefing materials, written reports and memorandums related to construction projects to keep the stakeholders, special interest groups and/or contractor informed on current status of all construction activities.
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20. 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)
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