- Position Title
- Construction Analyst
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-23-PDC-12123412 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 11, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• 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.
• 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.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
Assessment 1
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
1.
The following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-11 Construction Analyst. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. Mark only 1 response.
2.
To receive proper credit, please indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.
Did you include month and year, as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
Did you include month and year, as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
For each task in the following Competencies, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
3.
Interpret contractor estimates, proposals and contracts in order to accurately establish repair/replacement costs for residential property.
4.
Interpret contractor estimates, proposals and contracts in order to accurately establish repair/replacement costs for basic commercial retail, manufacturing, and complex special use structures.
5.
Comprehend preliminary engineering reports, opinion letters, structural, architectural, and geotechnical engineering reports and studies in order to accurately establish the cause and extent of damage and remedial measures recommended for repair structures.
6.
Translate basic construction and comprehensive construction plans or blueprints in order to accurately identify the proposed scope of work, square footage and the elements of a project.
7.
Interpret building codes and how they apply to repair/replacement projects, fair market values and insurance settlements.
8.
To support the responses you provided to questions (3 -7), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Building and Construction and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
9.
Estimate the repair/replacement value of damaged residential personal property.
10.
Estimate the repair/replacement value of damaged vehicles utilizing automobile cost estimating publications and other means of information.
11.
Estimate the repair/replacement value of damaged inventory by reviewing financial information to establish an appropriate allowance.
12.
Estimate the repair/replacement value of damaged machinery and equipment utilizing vendor, material supplier and other means of information to establish an appropriate allowance.
13.
Estimate the repair/replacement value of damaged furniture and fixtures utilizing vendor, material supplier and other means of information to establish an appropriate allowance.
14.
To support the responses you provided to questions (9-13 ), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to cost estimation and analysis and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
15.
Compare proposed hazard mitigation measures with damage description to ensure measures minimize like and kind damages in a similar disaster event.
16.
Evaluate cost for proposed hazard mitigation measures to determine feasibility reasonableness.
17.
Distinguish between deferred maintenance and pre-existing conditions and determines feasibility of additional hidden damages that may not be readily known during the on-site process from damages incurred during a disaster event.
18.
Compose well written, understandable and grammatically correct reports to convey recommendations with justifications to support the recommendations.
19.
To support the responses you provided to questions (15 -18), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Reasoning and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
20.
Interpret construction contracts, proposals, estimates and receipts to determine incurred costs and remaining costs associated with a construction project.
21.
Review invoices, cancelled checks, receipts and lien releases to account for funds spent on personal or business property restoration and construction projects.
22.
Interpret construction contracts, proposals, estimates, and receipts to determine funding obligations and necessary disbursements to finance a construction project.
23.
Interpret vendor contracts, proposals, estimates, and receipts to determine incurred and remaining costs associated with personal or business property restorations.
24.
Interpret vendor contracts, proposals, estimates, and receipts to determine funding obligations and necessary disbursements to finance personal or business property restorations.
25.
To support the responses you provided to questions ( 20- 24), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Financial Analysis and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
26.
Exhibit basic computer skills; utilize Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
27.
Use computer systems, applications, or programs to access, create, edit, print, send retrieve, or manipulate data, files or other information.
28.
Navigate within a basic database to research and input information.
29.
Use computer equipment and programs in the performance of loss verifier/construction analyst work.
30.
To support the responses you provided to questions (26-29 ), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Computer Skills and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
31.
Verbally communicate clear, concise information.
32.
Communicate patiently and empathically with disaster survivors who have been through a traumatic experience.
33.
Communicate with business owners, contractors/builders, and state and local authorities to accomplish work.
34.
Advise borrowers on matters concerning requirements and limitations.
35.
To support the responses you provided to questions (31-34), please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to Oral Communication and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) Understand this warning; 2) Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
36.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.