- Position Title
- Engineering Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12433601-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 28, 2024 to Monday, July 8, 2024
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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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Engineering Technician GS-0802-11 position with the National Park Service. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Engineering Technician, GS-0802-11 position. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position at the GS-11 level.
From the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to fully describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below in your resume. It is important that your application package submitted, including your resume, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels for each response you claim in this questionnaire. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
2.
Performs technical evaluation and analysis of project(s) and/or contract(s) using different and unrelated processes and methods and makes recommendations for appropriate solutions to a broad range of complex interrelated problems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Performs technical analysis of construction schedules, proposals, submittals, shop drawings, modifications, and other contractor-provided documentation to evaluate and track project(s) or contract(s) performance.
4.
Reviews designs for compliance with current industry practices and ensures designs fit field conditions, and suggests modifications when issues are identified.
5.
Monitors and tracks project work for compliance with contract requirements and specifications.
6.
Recommends special contract requirements related to engineering services.
7.
Conducts inspections and assessments, including condition assessments of civil works facilities, buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, transportation infrastructure, and construction site conditions.
8.
Develops and maintains an effective cross-divisional working relationships with internal working groups.
9.
Analyzes problems to develop multiple potential solutions.
10.
Identifies areas where more information is required to make sound decisions.
11.
Develops alternative solutions to complex problems.
12.
Weighs the importance of information to make logical judgements.
13.
Develops appropriate solutions while meeting strict timelines.
14.
Serves as the company or organization representative to implement and administer a variety of contracts.
15.
Demonstrates a practical working knowledge of the administration of contract actions.
16.
Monitors a variety of contracts to ensure that they are executed to completion as defined by the contract while identifing and communicating issues in a timely fashion.
17.
Uses a variety of contracting processes to provide engineering oversight for construction, architecture, or engineering contracts.
18.
Prepares and maintains project documentation, such as logs, reports, photographs, correspondence, status reports, record of meetings, conversations, and enters data into appropriate sharedrives, sharepoints, data folders and drives to ensure proper documentation of project and contract progress.
19.
Evaluates architecture/engineering studies, plans, and schematics, and specifications to determine constructability, conformance with project scope, and agency requirements.
20.
Develops, prepares, and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and/or proposed/ongoing projects.
21.
Monitors and tracks project plans that outline the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned projects.
22.
Utilizes automated engineering drafting and design systems and applications.
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.