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Position Title
Civil Engineer
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-25-12742366-KP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Monday, June 23, 2025
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. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Civil Engineer, GS-0810-11/12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Education Requirement (BER). I meet the basic education requirement because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-11 grade level because:
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3. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-12 grade level because:
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4. At the GS-12 level, this position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor will be rated not qualified: Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license
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5. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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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)
6. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in providing professional engineering services, program oversight, and database management for issues dealing with planning, designing construction and maintenance projects.
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7. Select the one statement that best describes your knowledge and experience using Auto Desk Civil 3D to develop and lay out project designs including grading, road templates and cross sections, balancing cut and fill, existing and proposed elevations, and construction drawings.
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8. Select the following statement that best describes your ability and experience to communicate effectively in writing.
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9. Identify the specialized work related to contracting that you perform on the job.
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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)
10. Select the statement that best describes your role in the budget process.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in site planning and road/trail location and design.
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12. Indicate the following projects that you have worked on in the engineering phase of construction and maintenance as part of a job.
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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)
13. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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14. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in developing cost estimates that supports construction and maintenance projects.
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15. Indicate the following structures or projects you have designed as part of a project.
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16. Identify the specialized work related to project planning and development that you have performed on the job.
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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)
17. Select the one statement that best describes your knowledge and experience applying general engineering concepts, principles, and practices to interpret and apply agency guidelines for estimating design and construction modifications.
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18. Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software.
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19. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience studying contract plans and specifications for discrepancies or recommended changes to facilitate or improve facilities.
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20. 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.
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