- Position Title
- Electrical Engineer
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-MB-23-DE-11792891-LF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 to Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and/or conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of and willingness to comply with these conditions.
1.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
NOTICE: If selected, you may be asked to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as those related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
2.
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Do you currently have, or can you acquire prior to entrance on duty, a valid Driver's License and the ability to operate a government vehicle?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Electrical Engineer position with Bureau of Reclamation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement. Please select the description below that best describes your education or experience as it pertains to the Engineering series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your education and/or experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-09 level.
3.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your education and/or experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-11 level.
4.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-12 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Make and collect measurements.
6.
Select appropriate test equipment to be used for making measurements for a test.
7.
Explain complex engineering computations and calculations.
8.
I have experience performing engineering assignments including the following (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Prepare cost estimations for engineering projects.
10.
Perform facility examinations and inspections.
11.
Assist with project management including administration of contracts and agreements for engineering projects.
12.
Present technical information to groups, superiors and co-workers in a formal setting.
13.
Draft formal instructions, directives and operating procedures
14.
I have experience drafting the following documents (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Oversee work done by lower graded engineers, technicians or wage-grade staff.
16.
Program industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs).
17.
Review engineering designs of electrical systems.
18.
Perform calculations for new and/or existing equipment type, size, capacity and ratings.
19.
I have experience using the following electrical test equipment (Select all that apply):
20.
Select any of the following for which you have experience designing, testing, or maintaining (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Design and test relay protection schemes for a power generation plant.
22.
Prepare detailed designs and specifications for electrical and control systems.
23.
Utilize National Electrical Code in performance of electrical design.
24.
I have experience preparing design data packages for electrical systems and equipment for other personnel including the following (Select all that apply):
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.