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Position Title: CIVIL ENGINEER
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number: BOR-LCB-25-PW-12626273-JB Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Pathways Program Recent Graduate

To claim eligibility for a Pathways Program Recent Graduate appointment, please confirm one of the following:

You are a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate. OR,
You have completed a qualifying career or technical education program which may include a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps.

Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit documentation of recent graduate status or program completion as outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

For more information, visit the USA Jobs Help Center for Students & Recent Graduates.

Are you a Recent Graduate eligible for a Pathways Program appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.

A. Yes

B. No

If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.

You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.

1. This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.

Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?

A. Yes

B. No

To verify your claimed eligibility to apply for this position vacancy, you must submit all supporting documentations outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

2. I understand this is NOT a remote position.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Civil Engineer Recent Graduate position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses to the assessment questionnaire are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. Your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect the experience as noted in the vacancy announcement, your application will be marked as ineligible.

1. {Minimum Education} GS-5/GS-7 Choose one answer which best describes your education and/or experience in accordance with requirements for engineering positions at this level.

A. I have a professional engineering degree in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.

B. I have a professional engineering degree which included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than 1st year physics/chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics: statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, electrical fields/circuits, nature and properties of materials, or comparable area of fundamental engineering science/physics such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics or electronics.

C. I have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor`s degree in engineering, demonstrated by my current registration as a professional engineer by any state, District or Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.

D. I have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor`s degree in engineering, demonstrated by passing the Engineer-in-training (EIT) exam or required written test for professional registration administered by Boards of Engineering Examiners in any state, District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.

E. I have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor`s degree in engineering, demonstrated by completion of 60 semester hours of courses in physical, math, and engineering science and including engineering courses specified in option B.

F. I completed a bachelor`s degree in engineering technology or an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, math, hydrology, or geology, and I have 1 year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision.

G. I do not meet or exceed the education or experience requirement as described.

2. GS-7: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Choose the one response that best describes your additional education or experience.

A. I have at least one full-time year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-5 level as described in the vacancy announcement under specialized experience.

B. I have 1 year of graduate-level education in engineering or a related field which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

C. I have a combination of graduate level education in engineering or a related field and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualifying requirements for this position.

D. Superior Academic Achievement- I meet 1 of the following: Upper 1/3 of graduating class based on completed courses; 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or based on final 2 years of curriculum; 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 based on average of required major courses or required major courses in final 2 years of curriculum; Member national scholastic honor society which meets requirements of Assoc. of College Honor Societies.

E. I completed a 5-year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor?s degree in engineering

F. I do not meet or exceed the education or experience requirement as described.

3. Select the response(s) which indicate the types of related engineering disciplines you have working knowledge in (select all that apply).

A. Civil

B. Agricultural

C. Electrical

D. Mechanical

E. Environmental

F. General

G. None of the above

4. Select the best response that describes your experience applying the theories, principles, concepts, and design fundamentals of civil engineering to determine plans and designs for conventional and routine projects.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager, or senior employee.

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

5. Select the software application(s) that you are proficient at using (proficient means you understand and utilize a major part of the system's functionality/capabilities) (select all that apply).

A. AutoCAD

B. Excel

C. Microsoft Word

D. Database software e.g. Microsoft Access

E. GIS Software

F. Microsoft Power Point

G. Microsoft Project Scheduler

H. Other presentation software such as CorelDraw, Freelance Graphic, etc.

I. Other applications including Government systems and commercial off-the-shelf systems.

J. None of the above.

6. Select the response that best describes your experience developing, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

A. I have assisted in the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications in the design of a civil works project.

B. I have experience utilizing engineering drawings and specification drawings in the inspection or construction of a civil works project.

C. I have work experience, which has required me to be able to read and interpret specifications and basic engineering drawings.

D. I am familiar with engineering and construction drawings and specifications used for construction projects in general.

E. I have not had experience, education, or training performing this task.

7. Select the response(s) that describe your ability to identify alternatives and make recommendations for solving engineering problems involving multiple disciplines (select all that apply).

A. I have developed alternatives requiring considerable independent research to identify sources of information, collect and analyze data, and determine applicability to complex engineering problems where precedents do not exist.

B. I have provided recommendations for solutions to engineering problems that required a working knowledge of more than one engineering discipline (e.g. civil, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering).

C. I have provided recommendations for solutions to civil engineering problems that could be resolved by engineering calculations typical of the specialization or area of assignment.

D. I have interacted with and exchanged factual and technical information with co-workers who were performing related work in order to resolve common or recurring issues and problems.

E. I have served as team leader for brainstorming sessions or value engineering studies to identify potential solutions for complex engineering problems.

F. I have participated in brainstorming sessions or value engineering studies to identify potential solutions for complex engineering problems.

G. I have provided advice and guidance on general engineering problems that could be solved by applying proven theory or by conventional engineering applications or approaches.

H. I have prepared basic information for use by engineers such as standard calculations, graphs, curves, or tables. Recorded factual data for tests and observation studies or searched reports to obtain information.

I. I have education or training in problem solving processes, but limited experience in application of techniques.

J. None of the above.

8. 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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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