- Position Title
- Civil Engineer
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-NPT-SRM-810-57-DP-KG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to Friday, March 3, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
References
1.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Recruitment Sources
1.
How did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select one and specify if required:
2.
Please specify the source you used to find this recruitment action (i.e., Google, San Antonio Express News, Forest Service homepage, etc.).
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience needed to qualify for this position. For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
If you are a current student who will be graduating within the next nine months, please take into consideration that upon graduation you will have successfully completed the required education for your specific degree program. If that education matches those described below for each of the basic qualifications questions, you should answer accordingly. Superior Academic Achievement eligibility provides conditional consideration to applicants who are within nine months of completing their degree. While current students may not have the required education completed at this point in time, it is understood that upon graduation, they will. Final appointments will only be made when all eligibility requirements are met, which will be determined after official graduation and upon review of the official transcripts that include degree information and conferral date.
1.
Select the statement that best reflects your education or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit the OPM Qualifications website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf )
2.
Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience. Experience claimed must be reflected in your resume. Transcripts must be provided with your application if qualifying based on education.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in completing field surveys of water distribution systems, wastewater treatment systems, parking areas, campsites, and/or other minor structures.
4.
Apply engineering practices to complete survey, design, construction, and/or maintenance projects.
5.
Assist in inspecting the condition of roads, bridges and/or other structures to determine maintenance and/or repair needs.
6.
Prepare design criteria for smaller or less complex portions of conventional roads, facilities, utility systems, or structures.
7.
Assist in reviewing construction plans for adequacy and structural soundness.
8.
Test materials to determine construction compliance on items such as soil density, concrete and/or mortar mixes.
9.
Compute quantities and cost estimates for construction projects based on cost data, knowledge of project, terrain, and/or climate.
10.
Transfer field notes to drawing paper or supervises this operation.
11.
Inspect aspects of contract construction for roads, bridges, buildings and/or other structures to ensure compliance with contracted terms.
12.
Analyze data to assist in the development of construction and/or maintenance projects.
13.
Analyze cost data for minor construction activities.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy.
14.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
15.
I certify I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required.
16.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
17.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.