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Position Title
Public Notice for Direct Hire - Engineering
Agency
International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico
Announcement Number
DE-11628355-22-LP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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.

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 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.
(limit characters)
3. 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.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. General Education Requirement: Do you meet the general education requirement for a Engineer position as it is defined under "Education" in the job vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
Please respond to the following questions by selecting the response that best describes your education, experience, and/or training level.   (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of engineering applicable to the full range of engineering duties involved with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, canyon collectors, flood control channel and structures, and field office facilities. (limit characters)
3. Applying standard observation, measuring, and analysis techniques to consolidate the findings of others and make recommendations. (limit characters)
4. Resolving problems or developing proposals for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of field office facilities where knowledge of related engineering fields such as environmental, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical engineering are required. (limit characters)
5. Overseeing and reviewing reports such as work plans, capital plans, condition assessments, asset inventory, maintenance plans, risk assessment reports and construction updates. (limit characters)
6. Strategizing to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements for short and long-term goals, monitoring the progress and evaluating the outcome. (limit characters)
7. Working with minimal supervision, demonstrating responsible behavior and commitment toward completing assignments. (limit characters)
8. Applying correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling when communicating information such as facts, ideas, and/or messages. (limit characters)
9. Making clear and convincing oral presentations, expressing information to individuals or groups effectively while taking into account the audience and nature of the information. (limit characters)