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Serves as a junior environmental engineer in the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. The purpose of the position is to perform routine engineering design work for the construction of new or the improvement or modification of existing water, sewer, or waste disposal systems. The incumbent's work has an impact on the adequacy of designs and efficiency of operating equipment and relieves higher grade engineers of more routine work. The position reports to the District Engineer.
Learn more about this agency01/31/2020 to 02/13/2020
$39,149 - $62,923 per year
GS 5 - 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term
Full-Time
Excepted
11
No
No
IHS-20-CA-10713735-PW
558478800
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a trainee, responsibilities are performed under close supervision. Evaluates existing sanitation facilities (water, sewer, and solid waste), identifies deficiencies, and prepares draft engineering studies, and reports. Prepares draft project documents for sanitation facilities projects, including project summaries, environmental reviews, and feasibility studies. Collects required information necessary to prepare construction drawings for funded projects, including topographic surveys, existing facilities, soils sampling and analysis. Implements construction activities using outside contractors. Views the work for conformance to contract documents. Provides technical assistance to tribes and other utility organizations. Reviews schematic, construction, and planning drawings and construction specifications prepared by engineers/consultants.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must pass pre-employment examination
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Valid drivers license is required
Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints and background investigation documentation. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. 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 subject to possible criminal charges.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 02/13/2020
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Term appointment not-to-exceed 4 years with possible option to convert to permanent appointment without further competition.
As this is a trainee position, it is only being filled at the GS-05 or 07; however, the position has promotion potential to the GS-09/11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is not automatic; it is at management's discretion based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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