- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (GIS)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12439573-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 20, 2024 to Monday, June 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
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:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Engineering Technician position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire 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 this questionnaire.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-05
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-06
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-07
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
4.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-08
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level.
5.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-09
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09 level.
6.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Engineering Technician, GS-10
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-10 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-10 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Assist with the preparation of engineering reports, project documents, including memoranda of agreement.
8.
Complete sketches to document specific locations and measurements associated with items installed.
9.
Manage and schedule projects
10.
Plan and execute non-routine surveys for civil engineering projects concerning water/sewage systems.
11.
Generate record drawings to document constructed water and wastewater facilities.
12.
Import and manipulate survey data in computer-aided design.
13.
Manage database of Computer-Aided Drafting drawings, including library of past construction documents, base drawings and comprehensive as-built drawings.
14.
Operate various types of surveying equipment including electronic total station and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, field electronic notebook and survey software to transfer data from electronic notebook to AutoCAD.
15.
Use computer-aided design software to create drawings for water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
16.
Manage tasks and activities to an established schedule to achieve timely outcomes
17.
Seek and receive input from project stakeholders to identify project requirements
18.
Work as a team member to accomplish work related activities
19.
Collect and organize data so that it is readily understood in written communications
20.
Modify language in written messages as needed to communicate with different audiences
21.
Organize written information in a logical and concise manner to provide clarity
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
22.
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.