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Position Title
Civil Engineer (Projects)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1549-YOSE-22-11423837-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 17, 2022 to Friday, April 8, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. 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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for this position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for Professional Engineering positions. Note: Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating
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2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes how you meet the basic qualification for the Civil Engineer, GS-0810 series. Note: Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
General Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Collect and interpret data from field investigations in compliance with given procedures.
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4. Develop rough cost estimates and/or engineering design calculations.
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5. Conduct project inspection duties on construction projects.
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6. Review engineering and architectural design documents
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Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Prepare technical information and written reports for a variety of audiences, using a variety of software applications.
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8. Prepare and deliver presentations to both small and large audiences, using a variety of software applications, such as Microsoft Powerpoint.
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9. Create and format documents using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word.
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10. Create spreadsheets, reports and graphs using spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel.
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11. Assess existing utility information utilizing AutoCAD software.
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12. Incorporate data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other type of geodatabases.
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Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Serve as a member of a team on projects that involve cooperation among team members.
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14. Respond to inquiries and research information requests from team members.
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15. Develop good working relationships with supervisors, managers, peers or other areas within an organization.
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16. Contact others to obtain information and assistance when required. (limit characters)
17. Use self-motivation and resourcefulness to successfully function both independently, and as a member of a team, under quickly changing and atypical situations, when direct supervision may not be available.
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