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Join the staff of the Bureau of Reclamation as a Civil Engineer.
This position located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Northern California Area Office (NCAO), duty station, Shasta Lake, California. Shasta Lake is located approximately 13 miles north of Redding, California. For information on NCAO visit: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/. For information about Shasta Lake/Redding area visit: http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index.aspx.
Learn more about this agency01/06/2020 to 01/13/2020
$86,484 - $110,287 per year
GS 11 - 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full time
Competitive
12
No
No
BR-MP-2020-001
555768300
This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct-Hire Authority and is open to All United States Citizens and U.S. Nationals. Veterans’ Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. At the full performance GS-12 level, the incumbent serves as a Civil Engineer.
At the GS-11 level, the duties of this position are developmental in nature and lead to the full performance level of GS-12. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next level of the position upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Note: Promotion is not automatic.
-Conducts studies and provides engineering analyses and evaluations of potential projects.
-Organizes and leads field engineering activities, including surveying, inspection, and materials control required for construction activities performed within the Area Office's construction authority.
-Conducts or directs other technical personnel in office engineering studies and field investigations of engineering problems associated with the physical operation and maintenance of water development systems.
-Plans and participates in conferences to decide on functional requirements for assigned projects.
-Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through design and construction.
-Serves as the primary point of contact for projects assigned with the Technical Service Center, Regional and other technical specialists, and representatives from Federal, State, and local agencies, consulting engineers, A-E firms, and private groups.
Applicants must meet all qualification, and as applicable, selective factor requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum Education Requirement:
Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:
MINIMUM EDUCATION (ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE, GS-0810):Please see the description of qualifications required for the Civil Engineering discipline at the Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
In addition to meeting Basic Education, applicants must have specialized experience or additional education as defined below:
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service OR three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. in the field of civil engineering.
GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service.
Definition of Specialized Experience: To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:
GS-11: Professional civil engineering experience related to the construction or operation and maintenance of civil works engineering structures such as preparing project plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, conducting field investigations, studies and analyses to solve complex engineering problems. These examples are not all inclusive.
GS-12: Professional civil engineering experience specific to the design, construction, or operation and maintenance of water storage, water conveyance structures or distribution facilities (e.g. dams, pumping plants, power generation systems, connected electrical facilities, switchyards substations, canals.) These examples are not all inclusive.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position has a mandatory education requirement; you must furnish a copy of your transcript of college work completed (unofficial copy is acceptable). Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission may result in you being rated not qualified for the position.
Relocation: Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized and are the responsibility of the selectee.
Telework: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. This is not a virtual position.
Employment Conditions:
-This position requires completion of a one-year probationary period.
-Successful adjudication of personnel security investigation required.
-Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.
-Operation of a Government vehicle required; therefore, you must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license.
-Satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
-Work is indoors and outside, subject to prevailing weather and terrain. Employee works in the vicinity of energized and high voltage sources and moving equipment.
-All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
-This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by NFFE, Local 951.
Optional Form 306 (OF-306): Before final appointment and again before you begin work, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Human Resources (HR) will review resumes and transcript(s) to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements for the job (experience, education, medical, suitability, selective factors, etc.).
The duties of the position align with the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position:
1. Professional knowledge of civil engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices with an understanding of repair and modification techniques used in the construction and rehabilitation of earth and concrete structures, buildings, roads, and water storage and water conveyance systems.
2. Skill in project management to prepare long and short range work plans, integrate, coordinate work with others and adjust plans and budget to meet changing priorities.
3. Ability to prepare design drawings, construction specifications and cost estimates for civil engineering features.
4. Ability to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative to oversee and coordinate the work of private contractors and to prepare and review contract documents.
5. Ability to write technical reports and to verbally communicate technical information.
Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants rating themselves higher than is apparent in their description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training OR that copy vacancy announcement posting information verbatim into resume OR whose resume/application is incomplete may be rated ineligible.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
Transcript(s): All applicants must furnish a copy of their college transcript(s), if applicable. If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.
CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP-ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of any page. When you have finished with your application, click the SUBMIT APPLICATION button on the bottom of the REVIEW PAGE. Your application will not be received unless you click SUBMIT APPLICATION.
This vacancy is being announced through the Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/hireme.html
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from a USAJOBS profile (instructions are provided during the online application process.) In addition, applicants may e-mail their supporting documentation to mpjobs@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at 916-978-5563, or mail or hand-deliver to USBR/ATTN: HR, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
Applicants needing assistance in applying online should contact the HR Office at 916-978-5476 or Federal Relay at http://www.federalrelay.us/. The Federal Relay website contains information for TDD/TTY users to receive free needed service. If applying online poses a hardship, contact the HR Office prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/555768300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, Shasta Dam on the Sacramento River, and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States. Visit: http://www.usbr.gov. View our DVD titled "Traditions, Talent, and Teamwork" at: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/video/
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