- Position Title
- Electrical Engineer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- INTRMN-23-11941128-DE-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 22, 2023 to Monday, June 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current federal employee who is considered surplus or displaced from 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 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 your current position; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than your current position; 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your Education, Examination and/or Registration as it relates to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT for the GS-0850 Series.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of Electrical Engineer GS-0850-12 in order to meet the ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply effective leadership skills to guide project formulation and development through to completion.
4.
Provide and/or manage project scoping, data and asset management, design phases (pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents), value analysis, technical assistance, and administration for a broad range of facility projects and maintenance operations.
5.
Prepare project briefings regarding design and construction of facility projects.
6.
Keep supervisor and management team informed about project status, problems, and achievement.
7.
Exercise leadership and accommodates changes where unexpected issues arise.
8.
Ensure design and construction projects are completed within established time frames and budgets.
9.
Prepare government estimates for Architectural/Engineering Services.
10.
Lead project execution as an effective project manager.
11.
Evaluate architecture/engineering studies, plans and specifications to determine constructability, conformance with project scope, and agency/code/policy requirements.
12.
Determine project scope (goals, objectives, alternatives, deliverables, reporting requirements), schedules (timetables and milestones), budget, and staffing needs.
13.
Develop technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for electrical engineering projects suitable for agency/State review approvals and for construction.
14.
Utilize AutoCAD, or similar technical graphic software, for project design and documentation.
15.
Provide technical design guidance and criteria to Architectural/Engineering firms.
16.
Research asbuilt drawings and perform site investigations to determine and verify existing conditions of architectural or engineering projects.
17.
Develop viable, cost effective and appropriate designs, alternatives or resolutions that involve challenging site conditions.
18.
Prepare design plans and specifications for various facilities.
19.
Apply sustainable design concepts to the construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure.
20.
Accommodate natural and/or cultural resources issues in project planning and design.
21.
Provide electrical engineering expertise to individuals or groups, to reach solutions which are in accordance with industry standards/codes and agency policy.
22.
Prepare facility project proposals with cost estimates for inclusion with agency funding program, utilizing cost estimating software and facility/asset maintenance software for development of detailed project scopes.
23.
Coordinate and resolve architecture/engineering matters among persons or groups having differing goals, objectives, or viewpoints.
24.
Review shop drawings and submittals and provide recommendations of acceptance or rejection on construction projects.
25.
Organize and prioritize work responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of concurrent construction, repair, and renovation projects.
26.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, such as logs, reports, photographs, correspondence, status reports, record of meetings, conversations, etc.
27.
Prepare contract modifications, justification, independent government cost estimates, and records of negotiations.
28.
Serve as contracting officer's representative on design and construction projects.
29.
Assure safety practices and procedures are properly managed.
30.
Serve on Architect/Engineer selection boards, Technical Evaluation Boards or Source Selection Boards to provide technical evaluation and guidance.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability
31.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.