USA Staffing

Thank you for your interest in an Engineering Technician position with Department of the Army. 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 and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) Performing computer aided drafting (CAD) tasks associated with engineering projects and (2) Assisting in data collection associated with engineering projects.

B. I have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelor’s degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) Assisting engineers in the preparation of drawings for Civil Works Projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; (2) Assisting engineers in the preparation of quantity estimates for Civil Works Projects; and (3) Assisting with conducting site reconnaissance for the purpose of collecting data for the design and rehabilitation of Civil Works Projects.

B. I have successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required half year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing duties with significant oversight which includes (1) Preparing drawings for Civil Works Projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; (2) Assisting engineers in the preparation of quantity estimates for Civil Works Projects; and (3) Conducting site reconnaissance for the purpose of collecting data for the design and rehabilitation of Civil Works Projects.

B. I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing duties with moderate oversight which includes (1) Preparing drawings for Civil Works Projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; (2) Preparing quantity estimates for Civil Works Projects; and (3) Conducting site reconnaissance for the purpose of collecting data for the design and rehabilitation of Civil Works Projects.

B. I have successfully completed one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one and a half years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service performing duties independently which include (1) Preparing drawings for Civil Works Projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D; (2) Preparing estimates for Civil Works Projects; and (3) Conducting site reconnaissance for the purpose of collecting data for the design and rehabilitation of Civil Works Projects.

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

6. 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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