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Position Title
General Engineer
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
25-12642988-DHA-AA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive).  When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply.  Job seekers may use the  Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.  
 
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under  "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)". 

Are  you a U.S. Citizen?
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Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.

Please respond to the following questions below:
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1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
2.
  • If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
  • If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
7. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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8. This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. (limit characters)
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
9. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Have you included all of the above information in your resume
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Assessment 1
Thank you or applying to the General Engineer PG 0801-13 position located in Facilities Management of Plant Operations at GPO. You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your Resume in your application package MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week per position. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Engineer position, GS-0800.This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement/ Individual Occupational Requirement. Please select the one response below that best describes your education, training and/or experience; as it pertains to the General Engineer position. NOTE: Your transcript(s) and licenses/certifications provided must support the response you select. (limit characters)
2. In addition to the basic educational requirement for the General Engineer position, specialized experience is required. From the following responses, please choose from the best response which demonstrates your specialized experience. NOTE: Your resume must display that you possess the below specialized experience.
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For each task in the following group of statements, choose the statement from the list that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
3. Serves as project manager throughout the project life cycle performing tasks including acquisition planning, presentation development, statement of work development, proposal evaluation, contract management, market research, independent cost estimates, milestone scheduling, work breakdown structure, design document review and construction progress oversight.
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4. Serves as a technical expert in architectural and engineering subjects, with a focus in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering.
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5. Serves as project executive, or contracting officer representative (FAC-COR level 2), for critical and complex engineering projects supporting, monitoring and evaluating performance of executed work on projects valued up to 10 million dollars.
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6. Conducts feasibility studies, including stakeholder consultation, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analyses to model scenarios, generate insights, uncover trends, and determine best practice in accomplishing strategic goals and objectives. Identifies unfavorable trends and recommends solutions, corrective actions, or recommendations that are significant and innovative. (limit characters)
7. Develops studies and conducts analysis for Facilities Management.
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8. Develops conceptual design for facility renovation and Strategic Plans, which may include restoration, alteration or improvements to building infastructure systems.
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9. Collaborates and effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders priorities and messages through technical writing, briefings, and presentations.
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10. Recommend improvements to technical efficiency with programs to promote cohesion between various divisions of Facilities Management.
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11. Provides guidance to, and coordinates with managers and external consultants. (limit characters)