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Position Title
Lead Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
WTKC198527647564D Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 to Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  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. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

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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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. This position requires a valid, state issued driver's license. I have, or I am willing to obtain and maintain, for the duration of my employment a state issued driver' license. (NOTE: If answering YES to this question, attach a copy of your license/certification to your application package under the document type 'Qualifications' and include license number and date issued in your resume). (limit characters)
2. This position requires the possession of a Facilities Engineering (FE) Level III certification, or the ability to obtain one within 24 months from the beginning of employment. I possess, or have the ability to obtain a Facilities Engineering (FE) Level III certification within 24 months from the start of employment. (FE Level III certification requirements are available at: http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx?lvl=3&cfld=4) (limit characters)
3. This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08) upon entering the position and annually in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Are you willing to sign a financial disclosure upon employment and annually once employed with the agency? (limit characters)
4. This position requires work outside the office involving exposure to varying weather conditions, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, climbing, stooping, bending, and entering confined spaces, requiring use of hard hats and appropriate safety gear. I am willing to work outside the office involving exposure to varying weather conditions, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, climbing, stooping, bending, and entering confined spaces, requiring use of hard hats and appropriate safety gear for the duration of my employment. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Lead Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) position with Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your response to this Occupational Questionnaire 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 this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Lead Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - This position has requirements that 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)
2. This position requires the possession of a current Professional Engineer registration issued by any State in the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. I possess a current Professional Engineer license/registration issued by any one of the 50 states, or its territories. (NOTE: If answering YES to this question, you must attach a copy of your license/certification to your application package under the document type 'Qualifications' and you must include license number and date issued in your resume).
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Lead Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) 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. Perform preliminary and final designs of pavements, foundations, and geotechnical work associated with large and highly complex projects.
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5. Review geotechnical analysis and details of various foundation types prepared by architect-engineer firms or by other agencies to ensure their functionality and soundness.
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6. Prepare preliminary designs or feasibility studies to determine project construction cost of various alternative proposals for a wide range of foundation improvement and pavement projects.
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7. Communicate team objectives, mission, goals, problems, milestones, techniques and work methods to ensure the timely delivery of quality work products and services for projects.
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8. Provide leadership to the team by organizing group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes and products, and obtaining resources to ensure the timely delivery of quality work products and services for projects.
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9. Lead team members on assigned projects in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
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10. Prepare and/or review plans and specifications for the construction of such projects as multiple and continuous span highway and railroad bridges, roadway and airfield pavements, piers, utilities, hospitals and other buildings and recreational facilities to ensure their functionality and soundness.
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11. Engage in intensive search and study of approaches and/or materials applied and results obtained in similar situations and apply findings to modify criteria, techniques, an or materials to develop new approaches to the solution of advanced and complex problems in design.
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12. Determine materials and construction methods and practices for implementing geotechnical design of such project as multiple and continuous span highway and railroad bridges, roadway and airfield pavements, piers, utilities, hospitals and other buildings and recreational facilities to ensure their functionality and soundness.
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13. Prepare reports, design memoranda, and other design or project reports to reflect the technical specifications of structures such as multiple and continuous span highway and railroad bridges, roadway and airfield pavements, piers, utilities, hospitals and other buildings and recreational facilities, and various other buildings in order to document basis of design.
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14. Select and establish design criteria, guides, and procedures for project application to ensure compliance with project goals and objectives.
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15. Review plans and technical specifications to ensure they accurately depict geotechnical analysis and design intent and are in compliance with established policies, professional standards and codes.
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16. 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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