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Position Title
Sr. General Engineer / Biological Scientist / Physical Scientist
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
STAA-25-IMP-12669838 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 30, 2025 to Friday, February 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Are you currently employed by the Government Accountability Office?

This includes Career/Career-Conditional employees serving on a non-temporary appointment. This does not include employees on temporary or term appointments.
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Preferences
1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
2. I understand and acknowledge that selection for promotion and job locations are based on Agency needs. Although selected employees will generally remain in their current Official Duty Station (ODS), I understand that based on agency need, I may be offered a position in a different location and if I accept, my ODS will change. I also understand, that If I am currently on a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA), and I am selected for promotion, I must complete and submit a new flexible work application for management approval. Additionally, I understand that there may be 90-day waiting period before I am able to submit a request changing my ODS to a different locality area. (limit characters)
3. If not selected in your current location, select the location for which you would prefer to be considered. You may only select one GAO geographic location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. You must have one year (52 weeks) of GAO experience equivalent to the next lower band level (PE-IIA, PT-II, PT-III, PA-II, MS-I) independently applying engineering, biological science or physical science practices to ensure project systems meet performance objectives; planning and conducting projects/studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the efficiency of operations; ensuring projects/programs are coordinated in an efficient and cost-effective manner; and resolving issues affecting assigned projects.

Will you meet this requirement by 5/18/2025 (effective date of promotions)?
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2. This position has a positive education requirement. You MUST meet the basic education requirements for the general engineering series 801, biological sciences series 401, or the physical scientist series 1301. Please select the response that best describes your education.  Transcripts to verify your education should also be submitted with your application. (limit characters)
3. Please provide a narrative response describing your potential to plan, prioritize, and balance projects/work to effectively and efficiently contribute to GAO's mission. (limit 2,500 characters)
4. Please provide a narrative response describing your potential to meet GAO's expectations for independently producing quality technical work.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated. (limit characters)