- Position Title
- Civil Engineer
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- MP-WY-12132752-2023-JR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
4.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
7.
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 is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
• 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 single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level 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 whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
• 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 single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level 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 whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
8.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
9.
Are you:
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you 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,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you 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,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Civil Engineer position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application.
1.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (MM/YY); title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
2.
Select one response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for this position.
3.
Select one response that describes your additional qualification that shows how you fully meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-12 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Experience as a project or lead engineer for a project that was directly related to water and waste water facilities, community facilities, single and multi-family housing projects or business facilities.
5.
Experience identifying program needs, making recommendations on formulating procedures, and resolving problems.
6.
Perform on-site inspections of the engineering work for technical adequacy and adherence to standards and policy to assure work is being carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications.
7.
Read and interpret charts, graphs, diagrams, or tables.
8.
Determine or apply basic mathematical or statistical formulas or methods.
9.
Work with other specialists, disciplines, and co-workers to learn practical application of engineering principles.
10.
Prepare and/or review data for use in determining environmental impacts of project
construction and assist in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
construction and assist in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
11.
Perform environmental evaluations, coordinate with other agencies, and review and analyze documents prepared by other parties.
12.
Ensure that projects are developed complying with agency's environmental program, regulations, and policies.
13.
Prepare and/or review measures to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental impacts and monitor their implementation.
14.
Review and evaluate financial and environmental impact analysis and impact statements on projects such as sewage treatment and disposal, drainage engineering, hydraulics, water supply treatment and distribution projects.
15.
Knowledge of design and construction cost estimating systems.
16.
Review and check engineering plans, design, and construction work of others.
17.
Review and check design computations of others for accuracy and correctness.
18.
Examine and analyze contract documents for the construction of a major project.
19.
Visit construction projects and review work in progress or completed to determine compliance with contract documents.
20.
Review completed analyses, designs, drawings, technical documentation, and specification to ensure they adhere to sound engineering principles.
21.
Determine whether reviewed designs conform to standards.
22.
Verify cost estimates for projects.
23.
Interpret routine engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
24.
Analyze preliminary plans, working drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
25.
Review construction plans to ensure they are of superior quality and uniformity from project to project.
26.
Compile, compute, plot and check a variety of data for major construction projects.
27.
Prepare and/or review contract modifications/change orders for construction or service contracts.
28.
Make site investigations and feasibility studies and field checks designs.
29.
Make quality reviews of notes, drawings, designs, and installations for compliance with policies, procedures, and/or specifications.
30.
Prepare written reports related to design, or other technical aspects of engineering work.
31.
Prepare general correspondence or informational memorandums and letters in draft or final format.
32.
Prepare reports using information collected in environmental regulation investigations.
33.
Present information orally to groups or individuals at conferences or meetings.
34.
Consult and provide information on issues related to environmental statutes.
35.
Advise members of the engineering and architectural profession on agency requirements in regards to the drawings, specifications, building code compliance, letting of bids, negotiation and awarding of contracts, supervision of construction and maintenance of accounts.
36.
Explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.
37.
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. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.