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Reclamation is seeking a career professional, recent graduate, or graduating student to serve as a staff Civil Engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing water resources civil engineering design and analysis projects including: hydraulic modeling, levees, canals, pipelines, pumps, dredging, irrigation systems, erosion protection, weirs, gates, dams, habitat enhancements, and associated infrastructure.
An incentive of up to $5,000 may be offered.
Learn more about this agency02/18/2020 to 03/24/2020
$50,193 - $103,044 per year
GS 05 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel required for training, inspections and site visits.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
No
BR-LC-20-22
560089900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Current Federal Employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; and those eligible under the following: former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP Applicants; Veteran's Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); Military Spouses under Executive Order 13473; Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) and current or former time-limited employees eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
This is a career development opportunity - at the full performance level, the selectee will:Prepare civil engineering designs and specifications for new features, modifications to existing features, and maintenance work for projects pertaining to water resources/systems engineering (canals, pipelines, drainage systems, pumping systems, dredging, irrigation systems, erosion protection, weirs, gates, levees, dams, habitat enhancements, etc.).Perform hydrologic and hydraulic engineering studies and modeling of surface water using steady state and unsteady flow modeling software.Conduct civil engineering research, investigations, and analysis in support of designs, feasibility studies, comparative analyses, concept plans, value planning studies, value engineering analyses, etc.
Perform inspections of existing water resources and civil engineering infrastructure to assess the condition of the facility and to identify required maintenance needs.
Prepare formal and informal technical engineering reports relative to assigned project work; perform project management for assigned contracts; as well as other duties as assigned.
You must meet time in grade requirements, including any selective factors, by the closing date of this announcement.
Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June, 2020.
Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
Note: Time in Grade must be met before an application is reviewed for qualifications. There is no education substitution for Time in Grade requirements.
You must FIRST meet the mandatory education requirement:
Basic Requirements:
OR
Note: An applicant who meets the basic requirements as specified in A or B above, except as noted under B.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise.
Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June, 2020.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the Mandatory Education Qualification Requirements you must meet the required specialized experience:
To qualify for the GS-05 level: Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the GS-05 level.
To qualify for the GS-07 level: You must have 1 year of graduate education or superior academic achievement OR one year of full time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience for the GS-07 level is civil engineering experience participating in engineering projects with senior engineer review.
To qualify for the GS-09 level: You must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR one year of full time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience for the GS-09 level is civil engineering experience participating in construction oversight and technical support of structural construction contracts or projects with senior engineer review.
To qualify for the GS-11 level: You must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR one year of full time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience for the GS-11 level is experience in oversight and technical support of civil, mechanical, and structural construction contracts including experience in reviewing technical submittals and modifications.
Your resume must clearly reflect the experience/education listed above. In determining qualifications, the Human Resources specialist may not make assumptions. If your resume does not clearly reflect the required experience/education, your application will be marked as ineligible. 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 will result in the application being incomplete.
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. Failure to include this verification with foreign transcripts will result in an incomplete application.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For more information visit: http://www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Probationary Period: Placement in this position requires you to complete a one-year probationary period unless you have already completed a probationary period.
E-Verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Operator Identification: You must hold a valid state drivers license to be hired into this position. If selected, you will be required to submit a copy of your driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected at a lower grade than the full performance level, promotion(s) may be made at a later date without further competition. However, identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote you at some future date. Such promotion(s) will depend upon managerial discretion, the needs of the organization, and the demonstrated performance of higher level duties. Full performance level is GS-11.
Background Investigation/Security Clearance: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in this position. A background investigation will be required for all new hires AND current employees who do not currently have a satisfactorily adjudicated Federal background investigation commensurate with the sensitivity designation of this position.
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. Full time telework is not available.
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. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Applicants determined best qualified will be referred to the selecting official.
You will be further evaluated on the following “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)” through the resume and responses to the online questions:
Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of Civil Engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods.
A working knowledge of related engineering fields, such as structural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical engineering as they relate to water resources civil works projects.
Knowledge of common hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software packages. Accompanying knowledge of the underlying engineering principles being utilized in these software packages.
Ability to use computer-aided drafting (CAD), GIS, and other software programs to generate exhibits and design drawings.
Ability to use various software packages to perform design calculations, complete designs and technical specifications, estimate work quantities, estimate costs, and plan schedules.
Knowledge of construction procedures and construction safety standards as required to prepare designs which are safe, economical, and practical to construct.
Knowledge of standard specifications and standard format for preparing technical specifications for inclusion in construction, service, and supply contracts.
Oral and written communication skills required to prepare and present reports on work
Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to the online assessment questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position. Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training, you will be rated ineligible.
You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect all of the above experience, your application will be marked as ineligible.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume that includes dates of employment, specifically years, months, and hours worked per week for each period of employment; an on-line assessment questionnaire; and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
Resume: For qualifications determinations, your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action: If you are applying as a career or career-conditional status federal employee as outlined in the “Who May Apply” section of this announcement, you are REQUIRED to submit a copy of your most recent, non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), which documents your federal career or career-conditional status in the competitive service. The Human Resources Specialist needs this document to verify that you are eligible to be considered, and failure to submit this form will result in your application being marked as incomplete.
If you are applying as a reinstatement eligible as outlined in the “Who May Apply” section of this announcement, you are REQUIRED to submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting permanent competitive civil service status (block 24) Tenure coded 1 or 2 and (block 34) Position Occupied coded 1.
If applicable, please also submit an SF-50 supporting the highest grade level held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
Transcript(s): You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial copy acceptable). If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts.
CTAP/ICTAP: 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 score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established.
VEOA: Applicants must submit a copy of the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member 4 Copy).
Military Spouses: If you are applying under this non-competitive hiring authority, you must provide documentation to verify your marital status (i.e., marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage). In addition, if you are applying: 1) Based on Active Duty Spouse Permanent Change of Station (PCS), you must submit a copy of the military orders reflecting you as the spouse; 2) Based on 100% Disability, you must submit a copy of your spouse's DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy) and Documentation of Service-Connected Disability from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces; 3) Based on Service Member’s Death, you must submit documentation to show your spouse was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; and a statement certifying that you are the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
People with Disabilities (Schedule A): Applicants must submit Proof of Disability: This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Your medical documentation should distinguish between disabilities that are temporary, or transient, versus disabilities, which are chronic, permanent, on-going, or unresolved with no end in sight.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Eligibles: If you are a current or former land management agency appointee – you must provide documentation to verify eligibility as follows:
a) A copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that reflects having initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited (temporary/term) appointment;
b) A copy of SF-50(s), Notification of Personnel Action(s), that reflect having served under one (1) or more time-limited (temporary/term) appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two (2) or more years; and
c) A copy of your Performance Appraisal Plan and/or Supervisor Memorandum that reflects having performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
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, supporting documents, 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 on this page.
This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/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 not being considered for this position. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application package is received. Applicants may call the HR Representative listed or check their application status at USAJobs.gov under my applications. A complete application package will reflect "application received". If your status reflects a different status, please resubmit your application or contact the HR Representative listed on the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date of the announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
After all application packages have been received, resumes, supporting documents and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants 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/560089900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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