- Position Title
- Systems Engineer (Pathways)
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-10891104-20-IA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 15, 2020 to Monday, September 21, 2020
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Eligibilities
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Certain Military Spouses, Non-Competitive Merit Promotion (i.e. Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Interchange Agreement, Peace Corps, and Certain Former Overseas Employees, etc.), or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Certain Military Spouses, Non-Competitive Merit Promotion (i.e. Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Interchange Agreement, Peace Corps, and Certain Former Overseas Employees, etc.), or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources
Assessment 1
1.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the basic requirement for the GS-0801, Engineer. (You must submit your transcripts to verify your education).
2.
Please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the Systems Engineer GS-0801-7 position.
General Engineering
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in the review of system specifications and standards.
4.
Complete engineering work with established procedures and practices.
5.
Utilize engineering principles, concepts, and methods to complete work.
6.
Applying engineering standards and methods to support engineering activities.
Conscientiousness
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Participate in meetings and discuss current work to determine work status and next steps.
8.
Work with various contacts to obtain, clarify or exchange information needed to complete required assignments.
9.
Assist with utilizing engineering concepts to conduct analysis of systems.
10.
Provide technical engineering assistance to various contacts.
Attention to Detail
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist with utilizing engineering methods to complete work.
12.
Utilize engineering processes and procedures to complete assigned work.
13.
Utilize judgement to determine best plan of action in meeting set objectives.
14.
Applying appropriate requirements to complete engineering assignments.