- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-23-11888570-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 5, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that shows how your background meets the basic entry requirements for the Interdisciplinary Engineer, GS-0830/0850-12. Read all responses before making your selection. You may choose only one response option per question. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume (and supporting documentation) must support your questionnaire responses. Failure to support your answers within the body of your resume will result in your score being lowered or being disqualified for this position.
Specialized Experience Requirement
2.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements for the 0830 or 0850 series shown above, you must also meet the following Specialized Experience Requirement shown below to qualify for this position.
Mechanical Engineering
For the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform design and engineering for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) for a variety of facilities, including assessing existing conditions for repair, upgrade, and code compliance needs, and developing contract documents.
4.
Perform design and engineering for fire protection and fire suppression systems for a variety of facilities, including assessing existing conditions for repair, upgrade, and code compliance needs, and developing contract documents.
5.
Perform design and engineering for fuel, gas, or compressed air systems for a variety of facilities, including assessing existing conditions for repair, upgrade, and code compliance needs, and developing contract documents.
6.
Perform design and engineering for mechanical systems for retrofit and energy conservation projects on historic facilities.
7.
Evaluate data for mechanical systems and equipment to recommend acceptance or rejection of new work in accordance with the contract requirements.
8.
Evaluate mechanical system failures to prepare recommendations of corrective action and technical reports covering subjects such root cause failures.
9.
Conduct engineering evaluations to determine conditions of existing facilities and associated systems (e.g., heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing).
Electrical Engineering
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Perform design and engineering for the installation, maintenance, restoration and/or relocation of overhead and underground primary and secondary electrical services.
11.
Perform design and engineering for back-up and emergency diesel and propane power generation systems for a variety of facilities, including assessing existing conditions for repair, upgrade, and code compliance needs, and developing contract documents.
12.
Perform design and engineering to develop the electrical plans and specifications for the rehabilitation and new construction of small to medium sized facilities.
13.
Perform design and engineering for photovoltaic (PV) power systems, including assessing existing conditions for repair, upgrade, and code compliance needs, and developing contract documents.
14.
Perform design and engineering for electrical systems for retrofit and energy conservation projects on historic facilities.
15.
Provide technical expertise in the review and troubleshooting of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
16.
Ability to perform comprehensive electrical power system studies, in accordance with OSHA requirements, including short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash hazard analysis studies.
Building and Construction
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Ability to perform condition assessments on structures and facilities to identify repair and rehabilitation strategies.
18.
Prepare accurate construction cost estimates using Microsoft Excel and RS Means construction cost data or similar.
19.
Prepare well written, technically precise, well formatted, construction specifications in accordance with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) standards and guidelines.
20.
Professional level proficiency in the use of AutoCAD in the preparation of construction drawings and record drawings.
21.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for engineering drafting and drawing layout for mechanical and electrical systems.
22.
Prepare full sets of construction contract documents that are complete and correct and suitable for bidding, for a variety of project types.
23.
Provide commissioning (Cx) activities or oversight of commissioning activities for design and construction throughout the project life cycle (inception through occupancy).
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Review mechanical and electrical system shop drawings, equipment specifications, and material product data for compliance with contract documents, required operating characteristics, and power and load limitations.
25.
Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Owner's Representative, Contract Administrator, or similar, for major construction projects and contracted A/E design and engineering services.
26.
Interpret contract specifications and drawings pertaining to construction, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the contractor.
27.
Knowledge of construction scheduling, including development of logical work sequences, ability to review and analyze claims for time extensions and cost impacts, and proficiency in the use Microsoft Project and/or Primavera by Oracle (or similar) to create and analyze project schedules.
28.
Lead contract negotiations for both construction and consultant A/E services, including negotiations for cost and time impacts of changes and unforeseen conditions.
29.
Review plans, drawings, and/or specifications for construction projects developed by others, including A/E consultants, to determine constructability and conformance with scope of work.
30.
Ability to write high-level scope and contract documents in a manner that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time constrained and in conformance with applicable acquisition regulations.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
31.
Prepare technical information for a variety of internal and external audiences, adapting the information and presentation style to take into account the nature of the audience.
32.
Ability to communicate effectively and convincingly, in a variety of situations, including with individuals who may be difficult, hostile or distressed.
33.
Productively and efficiently function on an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic environment working on multiple non-routine projects.