- Position Title
- Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-HQ-12668900-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2025 to Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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 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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
3.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
4.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
5.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Civil/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.
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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-13, Supervisory Civil/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-13 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-13 level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Selective Placement Factor
In addition to the 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 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.
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Design individual and/or community wastewater systems.
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Design individual and/or community water systems.
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Evaluate engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
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Prepare plans and specifications for civil/environmental engineering projects.
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Coordinate projects for construction of water, wastewater and solid waste facilities.
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Evaluate new technology and processes for use in engineering design.
10.
Design of construction for sewage collection systems and lift stations.
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Design of sewage treatment systems (ex: lagoon, activated sludge, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)).
12.
Design of water distribution systems, automatic flow control valves, and water storage tanks.
13.
Design of water treatment systems (ex: filtration, adsorption, chemical feed).
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Design of water wells, submersible pumps, and booster pump stations.
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Manage infrastructure projects completed by subordinate staff.
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Oversee construction project budgets, schedules, and reporting.
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Perform engineering studies to develop project scope.
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Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction schedules.
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Assign work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
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Identify developmental and training needs for employees to meet program needs.
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Develop employee performance plans to meet program goals and objectives.
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Recommend hiring, promotion, or reassignment actions.
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Provide leadership and direction to engineering staff to ensure conformance with project requirements and budget.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACYAs 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. Certification of Information Accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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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.