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Position Title
Engineering Technician (Civil)
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-CGB-23-DE-11949972-SA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, June 2, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • 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.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • 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.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Engineering Technician (Civil) position. Please ensure that your resume contains sufficient information to validate your responses to the following questions. (limit characters)
1. I qualify for the GS-0802-07 Engineering Technician because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-0802-08 Engineering Technician because:
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3. I qualify for the GS-0802-09 Engineering Technician because:
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4. Identify the specialized work related to contract preparation and administration that you have performed in your work:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience monitoring contracts to propose needed changes by contractors to comply with terms and conditions.
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6. Identify the specialized work related to contract preparation and administration that you have performed in your work:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Select the statement that best describes your experience writing reports to inform contractors, engineers, and contracting officer representatives of quality assurance and control issues.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in developing cost estimates that supports funding for construction and maintenance projects.
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9. Indicate your level of experience in inspecting contract work for compliance with plans and specifications.
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10. Indicate your level of experience preparing sketches, construction details, installation drawings, as-built drawings, and other technical products to support civil engineering projects and operations.
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11. Select all the statements that best describe your knowledge of construction operations and technical functions.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software to design projects.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience Preparing design site layouts, statistical charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, cross section, and centerline profiles for inclusion in various projects and reports.
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14. Indicate your level of experience in reviewing specifications and drawings to determine accuracy, constructability, and compatibility with field conditions.
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15. I compile data from records or other sources such as specifications and drawings.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information.
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17. Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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18. Select each of the following statements that describe your ability and experience with written communications.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Design, develop and implement systems and databases for geospatial data
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20. Research and conduct tests on new researching tools
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21. Perform geospatial modeling and spatial analysis
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22. Review GIS-Geographic information systems data for accuracy
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23. Build, update and maintain databases and GIS Geographic information systems software and hardware
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24. Administer and troubleshoot applications and GIS Geographic information systems solutions
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25. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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