- Position Title
- Environmental Engineer (Tribal Utility Consultant)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12538361-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 5, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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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 a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Environmental Engineer 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.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
Basic Requirements - Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for professional engineering positions. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education and/or experience requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for professional engineering positions. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education and/or experience requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-11, Environmental Engineer
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series, select the response that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series, select the response that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
3.
Minimum Qualification, GS-12, Environmental Engineer
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series, select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series, select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level.
4.
Selective Placement Factor (GS-12 grade level only)
In addition to the GS-12 minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. Do you have registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico?
In addition to the GS-12 minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. Do you have registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Assist tribal governments in establishing and maintaining effective tribal utility organizations (water, wastewater and solid waste).
6.
Conduct sanitation feasibility and engineering studies by collecting, defining and analyzing requirements.
7.
Establish guidelines for program operations, protocol and procedures to include safety and compliance criteria.
8.
Implement professional environmental engineering Operation & Maintenance (O&M) concepts, principles and practices applicable to the design and construction of water, sewer, and solid waste facilities.
9.
Knowledge of design principles and procedures related to sanitation facilities.
10.
Prepare written technical reports, to regulatory agencies, related to sanitation facilities.
11.
Skill in environmental engineering construction projects in order to apply such knowledge to environmental engineering problems.
12.
Communicate engineering information to others i.e. Federal Officials, State Officials, and/or Tribal representatives.
13.
Coordinate and conduct annual sanitary surveys of water, wastewater and solid waste facilities.
14.
Develop and maintain area policies and guidelines regarding Operation and Maintenance.
15.
Prepare oral presentations related to utility operations and management to inform or educate varied audiences.
16.
Provides engineering advice and consultation.
17.
Review Standard Operating Procedures and/or manuals with others.
18.
Maintain compliance of environmental regulations concerned with the public health problems of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout Indian country.
19.
Plan, develop, and implement operation and maintenance activities (ex. creating asset inventory lists) that will benefit the owners and users of communities receiving water and wastewater facilities.
20.
Troubleshooting issues for Sewage collection systems and lift stations.
21.
Troubleshooting issues for Water distribution systems, automatic flow control valves, & water storage tanks.
22.
Prepare written engineering reports of a technical nature.
23.
Write documents, memos, emails etc. to communicate with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other pertinent state, local, and federal agencies in problem solving sessions.
24.
Write sanitary surveys for regulatory agencies.
25.
Write standard operating procedures.
26.
Write utility operations and management material to teach others to bring about performance improvements.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
27.
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.