- Position Title
- Civil Engineer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-LAMR-24-12205463-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to Tuesday, December 5, 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:
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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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements as a Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your qualifying experience for the Civil Engineer at the GS-12 level. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to rock mechanics; the exploration, excavation, extraction, processing and transporting of mineral resources; and the conservation and development of mineral lands, materials, and deposits.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Prepare technical procedures, methods, specifications, and cost estimates for plugging abandoned or orphaned oil, gas, or geothermal wells in protected areas.
4.
Provide written and oral engineering expertise and assistance to land managers in the areas of compliance, planning, commenting on other agencies' work, permitting, and monitoring the development, operation, and reclamation of oil and gas operations and pipelines in protected areas.
5.
Assure that well plugging projects are conducted with state of the art technology and protect safety and natural and cultural resources.
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Track and maintain data about petroleum product wells, pipelines, and operations.
7.
Estimate monetary value of oil and gas resources in protected areas for land management and planning purposes, and review oil and gas appraisals and resources studies for accuracy.
8.
Analyze and interpret data for soundness of operational methods and techniques and operator compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and operating stipulations regarding the appropriate level of resource protection.
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Proactively evaluate potential impacts to natural and cultural resources from oil and gas operations, pipelines, and other facilities in and near protected areas, and provide technical engineering expertise and advice to agencies, proponents, and stakeholders in a non-technical, understandable style in order to help decisionmakers mitigate the impacts of those operations, facilities, and pipelines on such resources.
10.
Gather technical information from a variety of sources and present written recommendations and other information to peers and senior management that explain complex mitigation, reclamation, and oil and gas engineering concepts in easily understandable terms.
11.
Develop programmatic outreach, educational, and training materials pertaining to oil and gas development, petroleum product pipelines, orphaned well plugging, and relevant regulatory programs, which are easily understandable by a wide audience.
Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Work collaboratively with federal and/or state regulatory agencies responsible for evaluating, permitting, inspecting, and overseeing reclamation of oil and gas well, facilities, and pipelines, and abandoned geothermal wells.
13.
Stay up to date on current laws, regulations, and policies affecting the oil and gas industry, including requirements for environmental protection, resource conservation, and safety.
14.
Apply Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing oil and natural gas resources exploration, development, permitting, inspecting, and reclamation in protected areas.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Work to reduce environmental, resources, or safety issues associated with petroleum product spills from pipelines and other facilities.
16.
Develop technical operating standards based on state of the art technology for oil and gas operations and well plugging to further the goal of protecting and enhancing the condition of affected natural and cultural resources and safety.