- Position Title
- ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-24-12461909-IMP-WV-AT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 29, 2024 to Monday, August 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Farm Production and Conservation (Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency) employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
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.
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• 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.
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?
5.
Are you a Farm Production and Conservation (Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency) 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-08 Engineering Technician (Civil) work. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
2.
From the descriptions below choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-09 Engineering Technician (Civil) work. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
3.
From the descriptions below choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-10 Engineering Technician (Civil) work. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience documenting layout and construction in conservation assistance note or job diary. Certifying completed work to next level technician or engineer.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assembling complete packages of drawings and specifications for jobs.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience analyzing data from a variety of sources (e.g., manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and maintenance records).
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience ensuring designs fit field conditions and comply with performance based contract requirements;
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience directing collection of field data and assuring adequacy of collected data. Sees that procedure and products conform to current service policy and standards.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience coordinating computer-aided drafting and design software (CADD) and global positioning system (GPS) work with technical specialists in other states, centers, partner agencies, and consultants.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in determining the type, scope and intensity of field investigations and surveys needed.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in establishing reference points (e.g., triangulation stations, benchmarks, monuments) for surveying and mapping purposes;
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in providing technical assistance to other agencies, such as the Forestry Commission, Extension Service, Farm Service agency, etc., on soil conservation practices.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing on-site technical assistance and training to field personnel on the installation of a variety of conservation practices that may include terraces, ponds, waterways, irrigation systems and agricultural waste management systems and other conservation practices.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience coordinating with engineering specialists in performing quality reviews of conservation practices.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and/or review plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed projects.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience performing CADD work for geologists and hydrologists that include topographic maps, geologic investigation sheets, hydrographs, flood routing curves, flood plain maps, snow survey and water supply graphs, and related graphs and charts.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking and/or recording deficiencies of engineering designs, plans, and specifications prepared by others for accuracy and conformance with agency standards and criteria.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking surveys and alignment data for accuracy and completeness.
19.
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.