- Position Title
- Supervisory Civil Engineer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-23-12089948-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 18, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
2.
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.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
5.
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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
7.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer, reassignment or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
This position requires that the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain, within 1 year of employment, a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification will result in removal from this position since this is a condition of employment.
Please chose the best response option regarding your certification level.
Please chose the best response option regarding your certification level.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
Merit Promotion applicants who are in a current GS position or have held a GS position any time in the previous 52 weeks (one year) must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks (one year) at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. SF-50(s) that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application (e.g. Promotions, STEP Increases, etc.). Award SF-50s will not be accepted for determination of time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Civil Engineer GS-0810-13 position with the National Park Service. Your responses to the Basic Education Requirement and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave a question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your status meets the basic education eligibility requirement. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you do not meet the requirements of this question or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. You must document evidence supporting your response in your resume.
3.
In addition to meeting the basic education and specialized experience requirements listed above, this position requires the skill of a professional engineer. As such, you must submit a copy of your Professional Engineering (PE) License. Failure to provide this information will result in your being deemed ineligible. From the statements below select the one response that best describes your engineering registration or licensure.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Influence, motivate and challenge others; adapt leadership styles to a variety of situations.
5.
Coordinate and supervise all administrative functions; payroll, human resources, property, etc.
6.
Direct and perform actions including hiring, promotions, and reassignments as well as manage employee conduct and discipline.
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Recruit staff and set work schedules to meet organizational goals.
8.
Assign work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
9.
Perform personnel management functions to guide, direct, and evaluate the technical efforts and work products produced by subordinates, assuring job descriptions are current, accurate, and properly classified and conduct annual performance reviews.
Civil Engineering
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepare and evaluate engineering reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction schedules.
11.
Solve difficult and complex engineering and operations problems.
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Prepare full sets of construction drawings using AutoCAD, including use of AutoCAD labels, styles, templates, and sheet sets.
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Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other design software to perform job duties and tasks.
14.
Plan, develop, direct, and prepare procedures, policies, and protocols for engineering studies and special projects that require advanced engineering analysis that extends or modifies theories, concepts, and assumptions or resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues.
15.
Prepares the task order that defines the professional services required to meet the project's objectives and requirements for design efforts to be completed by consultant Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firm.
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Writes technical specifications and scopes of work for all types of construction and repair work. Reviews technical specifications and scopes of work prepared by others.
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Draft construction drawings and details for all types of construction and repair work related to infrastructure and facilities. Review technical drawings and designs prepared by others.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Knowledge, understanding, and experience with 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 of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera by Oracle or similar to create and analyze project schedules.
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Administer, manage, and coordinate construction projects involving multiple disciplines for park infrastructure
including roads, trails, parking areas, campgrounds, entrance stations, drainage systems, campgrounds, water and waste water facilities, utilities, historic and new buildings and structures, and other infrastructure.
including roads, trails, parking areas, campgrounds, entrance stations, drainage systems, campgrounds, water and waste water facilities, utilities, historic and new buildings and structures, and other infrastructure.
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Prepare and review routine project documentation, such as daily logs, look-ahead schedules, invoices, photographs, correspondence, punch lists, etc.
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Supervise and serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR II), Owner's Representative or equivalent, for major construction projects and contracted A/E design and engineering services to ensure contract requirements are properly developed and commitments are met.
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Participate in the selection process and oversight of selection process for Architecture/Engineering (A/E), construction management, and construction contractors.
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Provide technical reviews, peer reviews, and checking of designs, drawings, engineering analysis, technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence, to ensure documents are accurate and quality assurance processes are followed.
Planning and Evaluating
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Oversee, develop, and manage branch budget including multiple fund sources.
25.
Monitor status of accounts and programming of personal services, fixed costs, and non-fixed costs.
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Manage and track multiple accounts with a variety of account types (construction, repair/rehab, housing, recreation fee, cyclic, etc.) to ensure accountability and that spending stay within established limits.
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Coordinate the implementation of a major fund source program within the branch.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Interact and communicate effectively with organizational staff members at the peer, supervisor, and management levels.
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Interact and communicate effectively with staff at other organizations, even when the lines of communication may not be clear.
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Demonstrate understanding, courtesy, tact, and empathy in handling stressful situations.
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Demonstrate a high-level of interpersonal skills when dealing with controversial issues or stressful situations.
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Communicate orally and in writing to effectively prepare clear and concise reports, provide program direction and oversight.
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Function as a team player within the division and throughout the park and organization.
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Mentor and train subordinates and branch project managers, engineers, and interns. Participate in interdisciplinary project development and review teams.
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Perform and maintain working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that their needs are heard and addressed; identifying and analyzing problems; distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions and develop solutions and communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences.
Information Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Knowledge and understanding of fundamental database concepts, including the structure of relational databases, data types, queries, reports, and the import and export of data into established databases.
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Use of spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel or similar software, at an intermediate to advanced level, to manipulate data and develop reports, including the ability to use advanced features such as functions, pivot tables, queries, and data import and export.
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Investigate, learn, and quickly integrate new database or software systems into existing workflows, and assist employees with training and operation of software programs.