- Position Title
- Engineer (General)
- Agency
- Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing
- Announcement Number
- 23-HUD-627-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023 to Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Assessment 1
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Basic Education Requirements:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)
You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional engineering positions in the federal government. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/work experience background for a professional engineering position.
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)
You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional engineering positions in the federal government. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/work experience background for a professional engineering position.
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For the GS-11, one year of specialized experience is required at the GS-9 level, or equivalent, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
-Experience applying principles and concepts of general engineering in order to research, interpret and carry out assignments.; AND
-Working with stakeholders to assess needs and resolve construction management, facilities management, or housing development issues.
OR Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR Combination: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
-Experience applying principles and concepts of general engineering in order to research, interpret and carry out assignments.; AND
-Working with stakeholders to assess needs and resolve construction management, facilities management, or housing development issues.
OR Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR Combination: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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For the GS-12, one year of specialized experience is required at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Applying general engineering concepts, principles, and methods related to residential or facilities construction, renovation, or maintenance.; AND
-Serving as the point of contact liaison on technical and engineering matters internally and externally to the organization.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Applying general engineering concepts, principles, and methods related to residential or facilities construction, renovation, or maintenance.; AND
-Serving as the point of contact liaison on technical and engineering matters internally and externally to the organization.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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For the GS-13, one year of specialized experience is required at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
-Ensuring residential or facilities development, rehabilitation (modernization) and maintenance program activities are carried out in compliance with regulations, laws, and standards; AND
-Serving as the point of contact liaison on technical and engineering matters internally and externally to the organization.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
-Ensuring residential or facilities development, rehabilitation (modernization) and maintenance program activities are carried out in compliance with regulations, laws, and standards; AND
-Serving as the point of contact liaison on technical and engineering matters internally and externally to the organization.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Which construction documents have you reviewed and interpreted? Select all that apply.
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Select the statement(s) that describe your experience reviewing or examining building systems for compliance with building codes/standards or contract specifications. Select all that apply.
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Which types of construction methods do you have experience identifying or evaluating for code or other standard compliance?
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Which response best describes your highest level of experience with the International or Uniform Building Codes?
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Which laws, regulations, or codes have you interpreted and applied at work? Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you developed risk management strategies, or assessed risk management capabilities, to reduce overall risk?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience in interpreting and analyzing technical engineering report or reviews and making a determination?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you analyzed data to assess risk associated with housing or facilities?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you applied problem solving, analytical, and evaluative techniques and methods in order to identify program/system deficiencies and recommend solutions to any downward trends?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Based upon completed risk analysis results, have you monitored and tracked to ensure correction of program/system deficiencies and significant improvement in performance?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you consistently used computer software such as MS Excel to perform data and statistical analysis to formulate risk analysis conclusions and solutions and conduct monitoring?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title, and the length of time you have performed these duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Which response best describes your highest level of experience interacting with project stakeholders?
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Which types of technical information have you explained in documents you have written about a building or project? Select all that apply.
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For which purposes have you communicated in writing at work? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following have you performed while on the job? Please select all that apply.