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Position Title
Civil Engineer (Structural)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
OCDHA-23-11973673-BT Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 to Tuesday, June 13, 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Additional Questions
1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
1. I meet the individual requirements for all Professional Engineering Series, 0800, including Civil Engineer because:
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. I have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and complexity to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. . Examples include; Experience performing structural engineering in the design of buildings and bridges, providing technical advice and guidance on structural engineering aspects of projects, developing solutions for structural engineering problems not readily treated by conventionally accepted methods, performing field investigations to verify and document existing structural conditions as a basis for the design of facility projects, providing structural engineering support including quality assurance on designs completed by others and active construction projects and supporting engineering projects or programs in a team environment. (limit characters)
3. License: The incumbent of this position must hold a professional engineering (PE) license to provide designs, recommendations, and technical support that safeguards life, health, and property.
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4. The incumbent must have the FAC-COR credential or be able to obtain within 12 months of taking position. FAC-COR is Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Representative.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in identifying best practices and recommending actions for engineering innovation and to resolve problems in facilities maintenance.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in reviewing the work of others in structural engineering.
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7. Select each of the statement(s) that describe your work experience related to planning, design, and construction. (limit characters)
8. Identify the specialized work related to contract preparation and administration that you have performed in your work.
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9. Select each of the statements that apply regarding your experience with project management.
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10. Select the statement which identifies your work experience related to contract administration. (Please provide examples of this information in your resume).
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11. Select the response that reflects your experience in managing assignments.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in developing cost estimates that supports construction and maintenance projects.
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13. Choose the engineering work assignments you have performed that best describes your highest level of experience.
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14. Identify the specialized work related to the investigation and analysis of older structures that you perform on the job.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate orally.
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16. I provide engineering analysis for bridge and building foundations that have unusual stresses due to soil conditions.
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Verification of Application (limit characters)
17. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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