- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (Civil)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R8EHE-0802-91011-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 13, 2023 to Monday, March 27, 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.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. 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 and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-09 position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-10 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-11 position. Please select only one response.
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.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
4.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Inspect construction materials and equipment for conformance with specifications.
6.
Monitor projects to assess compliance with contracts.
7.
Conduct field surveys and data collection activities to provide data for civil engineering projects.
8.
Provide technical engineering work on bridges, pavements, drainage structure.
9.
Prepare conventional designs and specifications for various engineering projects or systems.
10.
Monitor and control a segment of the projects, for bridges, parking facilities, trails, drainage structures, erosion control features, retaining walls, buildings, towers, equipment shops and yards, small dams and reservoirs, and recreation sites.
11.
Perform engineering work on bridges, pavements, drainage structures.
12.
Interpret engineering project notes, data, and specifications to prepare design and layout of roads, trails, bridges, drainage structures, and other systems.
13.
Prepare sketches, construction details, installation drawings and other technical products to support engineering projects and operations.
14.
Prepare engineering data reports and recommend priorities to estimate costs for installation or repair of systems, structures, and bills of materials.
15.
Responsible for data collection and analysis for engineering projects.
16.
Gather design information for plan specification, alterations, and databases.
17.
Assist and provide preliminary site investigations to obtain required information for new or proposed structures, drainage areas, topography, and feasible layout of facilities in relation to terrain.
18.
Develop design details and specifications for structures, systems, and/or equipment.
19.
Conduct field surveys and research and analyze data from sources such as design manuals, laboratory reports or handbooks to provide technical data for civil engineering projects.
20.
Review contractor plans and implement procedures to ensure they are in compliance with organization guidelines, procedures, and requirements.
21.
Administer construction and maintenance contracts as contracting officer representative (COR) to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
22.
Review contractor plans to ensure compliance with organization guidelines, procedures, and requirements.
23.
Support senior engineers in developing annual road operation and maintenance plans and budget.
24.
Provide technical advice and direction to contractors to resolve complex issues or problems as they arise.
25.
Perform or lead surveys and investigations at project sites for engineering projects.
26.
Communicate with representatives outside of an organization, coworkers, and subordinates on technical aspects of the work.
27.
Coordinate resource management efforts with federal, state, and/or local government agencies.
28.
Interpret data related to civil engineering projects and/or operations.
29.
Write reports to inform contractor, engineer, and contracting officer representative of quality assurance and control issues.
30.
Conduct inspections of civil engineering and construction project materials, equipment, construction techniques, processes, and installation to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
31.
Oversee the development of project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
32.
Assure compliance by the contractor with the provisions, plans, and specifications of the project contract.
33.
Develop new or improved techniques and solutions based on existing engineering standards and precedents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
34.
I certify that I have read the Required Documents (and all associated links) section of the vacancy announcement and I understand which documents are required to be attached and which documents should not be attached to my application. I understand that I will not be able to submit additional documents and/or information once the vacancy announcement has closed.
35.
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.