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Position Title
General Engineer (Project Engineer)
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-XA-12568097-EN-NAT Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, October 4, 2024 to Friday, October 18, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. You must meet the basic requirement for professional engineering positions. Please select the letter that corresponds to the statement that most accurately describes your level of education. (limit characters)
2. Applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown in the professional and scientific qualification standards. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., EN-II or GS-12 equivalent.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience providing functional leadership and oversight of aspects of design, construction, safety, environmental, project controls, commissioning, security, testing, or startup phases of major, multi-year capital asset acquisitions or improvement projects.

Examples of qualifying experience includes:
1. Reviewing and evaluating design and construction progress in accordance with established performance baseline and technical requirements.
2. Performing field assessments, inspections and surveillance work to assure that construction projects are completed in accordance with approved construction plans.
3. Coordinating Safety Analysis Reports (SARs) and the preparation of appropriate National Environmental Policy Act documentation.

To meet the Basic Qualifications requirements at the EN-III level, select the option that best describes your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in providing overall project management, technical direction, and guidance to ensure that that long range project plans are properly developed, including conceptual design, preliminary design and final design efforts. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in defining project objectives, scope, cost, and schedule and managing the allocation of project resources and authorization of work activities. (limit characters)
5. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in coordinating project requirements with other state, federal, and local governmental agencies. (limit characters)
6. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in coordinating Safety Analysis Reports (SARs) and preparing National Environmental Policy Act documentation. (limit characters)
7. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in providing subject matter expertise in engineering design to identify problem areas, evaluate hazards, develop cost-beneficial corrective action, and assure timely implementation to keep risks to the site, personnel and facilities as low as practical. (limit characters)