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Position Title: Interdisciplinary
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERH236148885604HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, September 18, 2023 to Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Gasconade, MO

B. Saint Joseph, MO

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

3. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 0808 - Architecture

B. 0810 - Civil Engineering

C. 0819 - Environmental Engineering

D. 0830 - Mechanical Engineering

E. 0850 - Electrical Engineering

F. 1350 - Geology

4. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions. You will not be required to move to a different geographic location more than once every three years. Your preference, career objectives, and compelling personal needs may be considered, but are not binding on management. Future assignments will be to a position at the same permanent grade or higher grade dependent upon eligibility. Are you able and willing to accept a position that requires you to be mobile and relocate to assigned area world-wide to support the mission?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?

A. Yes

B. No

7. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

8. The incumbent must meet the requirements as stated in the Acquisition Career Development Program, DoDI 5000.66 dated December 21, 2005. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years. Do you agree to meet this condition of employment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary position with Department of the Army Corps of Engineers. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Environmental Engineer at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor?s degree in a school of engineering, architecture or geology with at least one program accredited by ABET; or included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

B. I have a combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

C. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Architect at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor?s degree in a school of architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

B. I have a combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

C. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geologist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor?s degree in a school of geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

B. I have a combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above

4. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary (Engineer or Architect) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes a thorough knowledge of engineering and/or architectural theory and practices and the making of engineering determinations concerning the various features of Military and/or Civilian Construction activities, Power Generation including Hydro-power, Quality Assurance, Contract Administration, Cost/Modification Estimates and Construction Planning/Scheduling.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary (Engineer or Architect) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes a broad professional knowledge of architectural, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

6. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geologist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience applying knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

7. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geologist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience applying knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

8. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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