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Position Title
Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)
Agency
Indian Health Service
Announcement Number
IHS-HQ-22-11622526-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 to Friday, December 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
  1. You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
  2. Meet all eligibility criteria
  3. Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
You will be required to submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are pending completion of a health profession degree submit a copy of your transcripts and written proof from the education institution's registrar which provides the date for completing the professional program.
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3. Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.

If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer position with the Indian Health Service.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment 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.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
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1. Basic Requirements - Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for professional engineering positions. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education and/or experience requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
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2. Minimum Qualification, GS-12, Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series, select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Selective Placement Factor
In addition to the minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration.   Do you have registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico?
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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)
4. Design individual and/or community water systems. (limit characters)
5. Design individual and/or community wastewater systems. (limit characters)
6. Prepare plans and specifications for civil/environmental engineering projects. (limit characters)
7. Evaluate engineering reports, drawings, and specifications. (limit characters)
8. Perform engineering studies to develop project scope. (limit characters)
9. Manage infrastructure projects completed by subordinate staff. (limit characters)
10. Oversee construction project budgets, schedules, and reporting. (limit characters)
11. Write engineering studies and reports. (limit characters)
12. Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction schedules. (limit characters)
13. Write statements of work for construction contracts. (limit characters)
14. Communicate engineering concepts to non-technical audiences. (limit characters)
15. Assign work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees. (limit characters)
16. Identify developmental and training needs for employees to meet program needs. (limit characters)
17. Develop employee performance plans to meet program goals and objectives. (limit characters)
18. Recommend hiring, promotion, or reassignment actions. (limit characters)
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy.

If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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19. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)