- Position Title
- Mechanical Engineer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-NERO-23-11974246-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 21, 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:
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 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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-12 position. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
1.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Basic Qualification requirement for the Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-12 position. You must submit proof of your degree of course work. Failure to provide a copy of your transcripts or course work will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
2.
Choose one answer below that best describes your experience as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-12 position. Your response must be clearly supported by specific work experience described in your resume. Select only one response. Do not leave the response code blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provides technical guidance to an integrated professional team for completion of design and construction.
4.
Specifies and evaluates project design, end products and maintenance services.
5.
Applies theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional Mechanical Engineering, to design, execute and manage multi phased design and construction projects for historic and contemporary structures.
6.
Ensures planning, design, and construction projects and financial management plans meet the procedural and technical requirements of private and/or Federal appropriations implementing regulations.
7.
Serves directly as COR an/or coordinates review of submittals and work of onsite contracted construction management inspector.
8.
Participates in the selection process for Architectural and Engineering contractors.
9.
Provides technical guidance relating to Architectural and Engineering contracting procedures and policies.
10.
Serves as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or as the alternate COR.
11.
Identifies discipline needs and selection criteria for Architectural/Engineering selection and
Services.
Services.
12.
Negotiates Architectural/Engineering services, construction management services, and
construction contracts.
construction contracts.
13.
Works with Architectural/Engineering firms, construction management firms and construction contractors to resolve outstanding project issues and achieve desired outcomes.
14.
Makes decisions regarding the identification and definition of project goals and objectives.
15.
Determines resources, products, schedules, estimates costs and establishes milestones.
16.
Solves problems and negotiates compromises and resolutions to meet scheduling, quality and
budgeting goals.
budgeting goals.
17.
Establish critical project milestones using project management software.
18.
Conducts customer and or public contact sessions regarding planning issues and alternatives to ensure the accomplishment of the project.
19.
Prepares design/construction project briefings and supporting materials.
20.
Assists in preparing Regional Development Advisory Board or equivalent (e.g. Capital Investment Board) submittals.
21.
Assists in preparing park project agreements and spending plans.
22.
Makes presentations on project needs, impacts, logistics, and temporary systems.
23.
Conducts engineering/architectural investigations on historic structures/sites to determine the feasibility of a proposed project.
24.
Develops design alternatives which will meet construction/maintenance project goals.
25.
Evaluates project plans to ensure they comply with professional engineering standards.
26.
Analyzes information from "as constructed" drawings and surveys to update "as maintained" drawings for assigned projects.
27.
Conducts architectural/engineering research for use in historic structure reports.
28.
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.