- Position Title
- General Engineer
- Agency
- Materiel Readiness Activities
- Announcement Number
- SCBK202565396905PR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2020 to Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Pathways Recent Graduate
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
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This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
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This position requires Level I certification in the acquisition career field in Life Cycle Logistics within 24 months of occupying the position. Are you able to obtain level I acquisition certification in Life Cycle Logistics within 24 months of entrance on duty?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a General 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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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of General Engineer at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of General Engineer at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service performing the following duties: analyzing engineering problems and collecting data manually or through software; repairing analysis methods and performing tradeoff analyses; projecting support system requirements, exploring, reconciling, and resolving major uncertainties resulting from variable facts or data; and developing and analyzing new technology, issues and conditions affecting logistic engineering support.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Apply logistics engineering principles to the design or construction of equipment or systems.
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Brief higher-level management such as a supervisor or senior engineers regarding General Engineering issues/work performed.
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Prioritize tasks in order to complete the project on time.
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Collect basic engineering/scientific data for analysis by engineering technicians, engineers and supervisors.
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Research engineering problems on own initiative, collecting all relevant information to come up with a viable solution.
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Validate data collected utilizing logistics engineering principles.
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Develop segments of a plan or design for the possible improvement of equipment processes.
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Extract data from various automated systems for reports.
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Use computer software to record and analyze quantitative or qualitative logistics engineering information.
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Collect and record data during test/demonstrations/simulations.
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Design and integrate basic test set-ups for data collection.
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Collaborate with higher level engineering in preparing a technical report for an assigned project.
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Contribute to the overall efforts of the team in analyzing the efficiency of the logistics engineering principles and concepts.
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Assist with the review and evaluation of documents.
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Follow written instructions to complete tasks.
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Develop spreadsheets and present data in a graphical format to present to an audience.
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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.