- Position Title
- Engineering Technician
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-23-GP-11698306-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 21, 2022 to Friday, October 20, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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.
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.
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:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Engineering Technician 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.
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.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-05, Engineering Technician
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-06, Engineering Technician
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
3.
Minimum Qualification, GS-07, Engineering Technician
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
4.
Minimum Qualification, GS-08, Engineering Technician
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level.
5.
Minimum Qualification, GS-09, Engineering Technician
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Inspect work performed by contractors providing construction services.
7.
Investigate sites for the suitability of onsite wastewater disposal systems.
8.
Maintain a record of construction activities using a construction log.
9.
Apply Indian Health Service's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program drafting standards to construction drawings.
10.
Archive construction drawings using correct procedure to standardize drawing information and improve electronic data storage.
11.
Create existing and proposed surfaces in computer-aided design software for development of construction drawings.
12.
Develop engineering designs using computer-aided drafting and civil engineering design software.
13.
Generate record drawings to document constructed water and wastewater facilities.
14.
Interpret civil engineering and surveying data to create civil engineering drawings.
15.
Interpret plans, specifications, and technical instruction.
16.
Modify task and schedule on a daily or weekly basis to meet mission requirement.
17.
Prepare draft of specifications, technical reports and documentation.
18.
Create and maintain reports in spreadsheets & databases to track finances and payments.
19.
Organize and schedule project tasks to be done by self and others.
20.
Work as a team member to accomplish work related activities
21.
Assist in performing technical duties related to construction of water and waste disposal facilities.
22.
Interpret and follow complex technical instructions.
23.
Use the fundamentals of residential water systems, including pump, storage tank and accessories to design and monitor construction.
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.
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.
24.
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.