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Position Title
Engineering Technician
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
SWGJ191205533342D Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to Friday, January 10, 2020
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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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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Engineering Technician (Civil) 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 experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Engineering Technician (Civil) 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 and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Project Scheduler at the GS-11 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)
3. Oversee the layout of work and inspection of all work in progress.
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4. Has knowledge of a wide range of construction management policies, precedents, regulations, practices and concepts
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5. Performs periodic site visits to projects and field offices during various stages of construction. (limit characters)
6. Performs schedule analysis and prepares technical reports, fact sheets, and correspondence for assigned projects.
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7. Analyze construction project schedules and claims using current technologies.
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8. Examine contract plans, specifications, correspondence, and other pertinent data to ensure compliance with job requirements.
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9. Responsible for the technical accuracy of construction contract plans and specifications.
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10. Communicates with field and district to resolve both scheduling and construction issues on a wide variety of large, complex projects.
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11. Verify contractor performance and the technical requirements of the contract in accordance with contract terms, conditions and specifications.
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12. Provides technical advice and recommendations on how to solve problems or potential problems related to construction and modification of projects.
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13. Facilitate the resolution of any contract disputes.
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14. Conduct quality reviews of all documents in all stages of construction.
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15. Assesses unusual circumstances and exercises judgment and skill to interpret considerable, incomplete or conflicting data.
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16. Consults with numerous representatives and groups to determine and recommend innovative and improved schedule solutions.
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17. Provide technical advice and input for preparation of progress payments and monitors quantities submitted by contractors to verify payment estimates submitted.
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18. Provides testimony as required to explain the Government's analysis of contractor schedules and/or claims
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19. Confer with representatives to resolve differences of opinion and approve changes in quality control procedures and schedules.
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20. Makes oral and written presentations to brief and present data related to scheduling reviews for district leadership.
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21. 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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