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BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team to serve as a Supervisory Civil Engineer, for the Western Montana/Dakotas District Office, Division of Support Services. This position is located in Butte, Montana. Information about the Butte area can be found at www.buttechambersite.org.
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Learn more about this agency11/01/2019 to 11/15/2019
$74,596 - $96,978 per year
GS 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - At times, travel for field work, meetings and/or training may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12 - Full performance level
Yes
No
MT Merit-2020-0020
550605100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
All current or former federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area; Persons eligible under Special Hiring Authorities; All Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles; Land Management eligibles under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
The incumbent is responsible for directing and managing the civil engineering program for the district. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to, the following:
- Planning, initiating, developing, overseeing and providing civil engineering expertise in the preparation and review of a variety of engineering projects including: buildings, bridges, roads, retaining walls, utility systems, water and wastewater systems, culverts and fish passage structures, pipelines, reservoirs, dams, recreation site facilities and other resource projects.
- Conducting technical studies and investigations and is relied upon as an authoritative source for technical information.
- Serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts; and performing as the COR for the administration of design and construction projects of complex nature.
- Applying engineering judgment in unique situations that are not governed by regulations, precedents, written instructions, or other guidelines.
- Ensuring and providing coordination with a variety of resource specialists and managers for identifying, developing and determining engineering feasibility of various projects in support of the district’s resource management mission and sustained by construction and maintenance priorities.
- Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; making assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluating the work performance of subordinates; developing performance standards; giving advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters; resolving complaints from employees; addressing straightforward performance and conduct matters; and identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development or training; and overseeing work of labor/heavy equipment crew.
- Using automated programs to accomplish engineering work.
Physical demands: The work consists of both office and field related work. Field work will require lifting moderately heavy objects under 50 pounds; long periods of standing, walking, or driving over
rough, rocky, uneven, and hazardous terrain; crouching or crawling in restricted areas such as confined spaces, culverts, mines, and tunnels; and climbing fences, walls, and ladders.
Work environment: The field work involves regular and recurring exposure to high risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as: high noise levels and hazardous materials; dust and auto exhaust;
climbing through confined space areas; high winds and high or low temperatures; adverse weather conditions; flammable liquids; and heights over 100 feet above the ground.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Basic education requirement: A) Degree: professional engineering. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B) Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be in accordance with the Qualification Standards set by OPM. Please use the following link in order to view the requirements: Engineering Requirements.
Selective Placement Factor: Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer, or be able to obtain within 8 months, and maintain a license as a Professional Engineer (PE) that is accepted and has reciprocity throughout the States, in order to provide designs that safeguard life, health, and property.
In addition to the basic education and selective placement factor, to qualify at the GS-12 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Civil Engineer. At this level, experience examples include: serves as a senior staff specialist performing engineering work in construction; maintenance programs for buildings, recreation sites, potable water systems, bridges, major structures, roads, etc.; design and prepare project plans and specifications; provide engineering expertise and technical guidance on various topics; and utilize AutoCAD to accomplish engineering work. Such experience must be sufficient to serve as an expert and oversee the work of others.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
This position has a positive education requirement. See qualifications section.
- Appointment is subject to meeting one-year probationary requirements.
- RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel, transportation and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
- If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually.
- Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must receive a score of at least 90 to receive priority consideration under either program. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP.
- The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If qualified, your score may range from 70-100 points. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work of this position:
- Professional knowledge of a wide range of civil engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices applicable to a broad range of engineering duties concerned with design and design data requirements for complex projects.
- Skills in applying computer software and programs, including CADD and/or AutoCAD, to perform design and drafting assignments.
- Ability to use personal computer and automated programs to develop, review, approve, or change construction documents, engineering designs, specifications, databases, schedules and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers from various backgrounds and experiences.
On-line Questionnaire: Please make sure that your responses to the on-line questionnaire are supported in your resume.
THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE:
1) SF-50b (or SF-50): If you are applying as a current federal employee or as a reinstatement eligible you must submit a copy of your SF-50b (Notification of Personnel Action) , or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2) and Competitive Status (block 34, code 1).
2) College Transcripts: You must submit a copy of all college transcripts (undergraduate/graduate) or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution click here to see Foreign Education requirements. If you are submitting an SF-50 that indicates you are or were in the GS-0810, Civil Engineering series, you do not need to submit your college transcripts. Note: Transcripts must be submitted to each announcement as applicable.
3) VEOA Documentation: If applying under the VEOA appointing authority your profile must contain a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release, Discharge from active military showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc., and reason for separation) – the member 4 copy is preferable, or other authorized documentation to support your VEOA eligibility. Lack of supporting documentation will result in an inability to recognize veteran status eligibility for this announcement.
4) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a CTAP or ICTAP Eligible applicant: Provide 1) a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location; and, 2) proof of eligibility. It must be indicated in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Note: CTAP/ICTAP documents must be submitted to each announcement as applicable.
5) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): If you are eligible under PL-114-47, LMWFA you must submit documentation verifying (a) initial selection under competitive examining procedures to a land management agency under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service , (b) service under this initial appointment, or in conjunction with subsequent competitive service time-limited appointments, to a land management agency was for a period of 24 months without a break in service of two or more years, and (c) performance was evaluated as being at an acceptable level for the entire applicable period(s). “Required documentation” includes first and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (Block 34) is 1-Competitive Service, AND documentation of successful performance for each appointment. Applicants are encouraged to combine all required documents into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping documents into files will simplify the application process. Failure to submit required documentation will result in loss of consideration.
Uploading and Faxing Supplemental Documentation: You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your computer or USAJOBS Profile. Uploading Documents: you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager (3MB is the maximum size allowed for a document). Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet. Each document type must use the appropriate generated fax coversheet and be faxed in a separate transmission. Do not use both options or upload more than one file in each section, only one document can be saved in each section, and only the latest document will be maintained in the system. Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
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.
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. If you need assistance in applying online, please call or email the contact listed on this vacancy. If applying online poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you must use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
1)YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE in USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. In order to receive proper consideration, your resume should include the following information:
- Current personal contact information.
- Work experience (paid or unpaid) including - starting and ending dates (month and year), employer's name and address, job title (include job series and grade if Federal), duties and accomplishments, supervisor's name and telephone number, indicate if supervisor may be contacted, hours per week, and salary.
-Education and job-related training including - school name, type and year of degrees/diploma received, credits earned and majors; title of training course and year of completion.
- References - personal and professional
- Additional information - skills (languages, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.), certificates or licenses (current only), and/or honors, awards, and special accomplishments (recognition, professional memberships, publications, leadership activities, etc.).
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.
2) COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION, including responses to all application questions, by clicking on the “APPLY ONLINE” button that appears on this announcement.
3) Include SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION as applicable. See “Required Documents” section.
Checking Application Status and Materials: Do this before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received before by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date. After you have completed your application, to check the status of your application materials log in to your USAJOBS account, select the “Applications” section, the status for your application will show on the right-hand side of the position in which you applied. You can also click on the “+” sign on the left-hand side to see a detailed applications status. Once your resume and on-line questionnaire have been received it will state “Received.” Any other application status may indicate that you did not complete the application process and/or your application has not been submitted. Please note: A status of “Received” reflects that your resume and on-line questionnaire have been received; applicable supplemental documentation may still need to be submitted (see Required Documents).
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment email from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your online assessment questionnaire and resume. It is your responsibility to ensure that additional supporting documentation is received. You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJobs account after the evaluation process is complete. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
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/550605100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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