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Position Title
Student Trainee (Engineering)
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTE-11871188-23-GT Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 6, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 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? (limit characters)
2.  Are you a post-secondary student who is:

(1) Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education; or
(2) Pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis; and
(3) Meet the minimum qualifications described in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Individuals appointed under this authority will be appointed to a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation of your enrollment or acceptance of enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution. Documentation includes - a copy of your latest transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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Assessment 1
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
(limit characters)
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. INSTRUCTIONS; Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Assessment 1 For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select "Yes" or "No" to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Are you a student that is accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree diploma, certificate, etc. that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, on a full or half-time basis? (limit characters)
5. Are you in good academic standing with the college or university that you are enrolled in? At the time of appointment and upon request, students must demonstrate an overall Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale as recorded on the official transcript. (Transcript Required) (limit characters)
6. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Engineering) at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
7. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Student Trainee (General Engineer) work at the GS-05 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Will assist in coordinating and facilitating Recurring & Non-Recurring Maintenance and station level construction projects for the VISN 2 Medical Facilities and Health care systems. (limit characters)
9. Works as a team member with the assigned project engineer to develop scopes of contract work, review project designs, and submittals to assure the safe and satisfactory design and completion of construction work. (limit characters)
10. Utilize Microsoft office products, Space and Equipment Planning System (SEPS), CAI (Capital Asset Inventory), SCIP Automation Tool (SAT), CAI (Capital Asset Inventory), Capital Assets Database, Technical Information Library (TIL), TIL Catalog, AutoCAD, VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), Building information modeling (BIM), Revit and other computer applications and software programs related to the engineering field in work processes. (limit characters)
11. Exercise sound judgment and assist project managers in compliance with codes and guidelines for construction in the fields of architecture, electrical, sanitary, civil, mechanical, and safety engineering. (limit characters)
12. Research design guides for front-end framework, standards, and requirements specific to project areas like Cardiovascular Laboratory, Eye clinics or Operating procedure rooms. (limit characters)
13. Assist with research of space planning and gather data from the Technical Information Library (TIL) as necessary to assist in the timely completion of assignments. (limit characters)
14. Assisting with assignments such as space utilization and infrastructure maintenance. (limit characters)
15. Assist in conducting investigation of existing, alternative or new engineering design, performing cost estimates, and taking field measurements. (limit characters)
16. Will assist the Engineer with providing technical assistance to the Contracting Officer regarding budgetary and quality control of projects. (limit characters)