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Position Title
Construction Analyst
Agency
Small Business Administration
Announcement Number
DE-24-DVC-12473709 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to Monday, August 12, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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; 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.
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3. 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:
• 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.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. The following questions will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position. (limit characters)
1. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-07 Construction Analyst. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. Mark only 1 response. (limit characters)
2. To receive proper credit, please indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.
Did you include month and year as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
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For each task in the following Competencies, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
3. Determine construction characteristics of residential structures or businesses.
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4. Determine foundation type and material for residential structures or businesses.
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5. Review plans in order to determine the square footage of a building.
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6. Measure and calculate the square footage of a structure.
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7. Draw an accurate sketch including measurements.
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8. Determine the cause and extent of damage to a residential or business structure.
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9. Determine repair or replacement method for damaged residential or business structures.
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10. Determine disaster related damages versus pre-existing damage.
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11. Determine disaster related damages versus deferred maintenance.
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12. To support the responses you provided to questions 3-11, please indicate the position(s) in your resume where you demonstrated the ability to determine the cause and extent of damages and methods of repairs for homes or businesses (provide position title, company and dates only). (limit characters)
13. Determine the fair market values (FMV) for residential or business property.
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14. Evaluate replacement or repair costs for personal or business property.
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15. Determine the costs to repair or replace vehicles.
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16. Estimate the costs to reconstruct a dwelling.
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17. Estimate the costs to repair or replace structural elements of roof, framing, and foundations.
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18. Estimate the costs to repair or replace interior and exterior finishes.
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19. Determine the costs to repair or replace landscaping.
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20. Determine the costs to repair or replace retaining walls, fences, walkways and driveways.
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21. Determine the costs to repair or replace plumbing, electrical and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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22. To support the responses you provided to questions 13-21, please indicate the position(s) in your resume where you demonstrated the ability to estimate the cost of repair and replacement of personal or business property (provide position title, company and dates only). (limit characters)
23. Navigate mobile and desktop productivity applications such as web browsers, email, spreadsheets, and word processing. (limit characters)
24. Utilize computer software to determine repair and/or replacement estimates for real and personal property.
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25. Send and retrieve work over the internet via a computer or mobile device.
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26. Send and retrieve emails.
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27. Perform internet research.
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28. Draw a sketch using computer-aided technology.
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29. To support the responses you provided to questions 23-28, please indicate the position(s) in your resume where you used a computer to navigate within, input and retrieve information (provide position title, company and dates only). (limit characters)
30. Verbally communicate the extent of damage to a customer. (limit characters)
31. Set appointments to meet time critical goals. (limit characters)
32. Provide concise, clear written communication to a customer. (limit characters)
33. Effectively report to supervisor on daily updates and events. (limit characters)
34. To support the responses you provided to questions 30-33, please indicate the position(s) in your resume where you gathered, organized, maintained and communicated information by a variety of methods (provide position title, company and dates only). (limit characters)
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) Understand this warning; 2) Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. (limit characters)
35. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50s) is accurate and received by the agency. (limit characters)