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Reclamation is seeking a professional, recent graduate, or graduating student to serve as a Civil Engineer assisting with meeting the increasing water demands of the West while protecting the environment and the public's interest.
Position is located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Phoenix Area Office, Engineering Division, Design and Construction Branch, located in Glendale, AZ
Relocation not authorized.
Additional positions maybe filled.
Learn more about this agency02/26/2020 to 04/10/2020
$50,193 - $73,348 per year
GS 05 - 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel as required to meet agency needs. Travel may be required to attend conferences, training and meetings, site work and construction sites.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12 - Selection at lower grade, promotions may be made without further competition. However, identification of promotion potential in the announcement does not constitute commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote at a future date.
No
No
BR-LC-DE-20-27
561025600
Performs engineering analysis and evaluation of conventional projects assigned, including potential alternatives for appraisal and feasibility studies.
Reviews project plans and specifications to identify issues affecting practicability from construction standpoint on the development and efficiency of assigned projects.
Prepares designs for conventional features; evaluates impacts caused by changed external conditions on existing standard features associated with a variety of water resource systems.
Performs civil engineering design functions for the construction of new structures or facilities, or the rehabilitation or modification of existing structures and systems of limited difficulty or complexity.
Prepares formal and informal technical engineering reports relative to assignments. Prepares sketches, drawings and such graphics as may be necessary in the preparation of data for formal and informal engineering reports.
Works with higher-graded engineers on projects of greater complexity and scope, performing a variety of developmental duties as levels of knowledge and experience increase.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements and selective factor requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum Education Requirement:
Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:
A. 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 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 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 demonstrated by one of the following (see U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards operating manual for specifics): (1) professional registration or licensure; (2) written test (FE exam or other written test required for professional registration); (3) specified academic courses; (4) related curriculum.
Note: Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June 2020.
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:
To qualify for the GS-5 level: You must meet the minimum education required as stated above under Minimum Education Requirement.
To qualify for the GS-7: Your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent in difficulty to the GS-5 grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in civil site design, and development of civil engineering plans on projects such as water conveyance structures, roads, other civil work structures OR one (1) year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. Additional information on superior academic achievement can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=desc
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.
Conditions of Employment:
Professional Registration Requirement: In order to be eligible to be promoted to the GS-12 grade level, this position requires Professional Engineering Registration as a condition of employment. Professional Registration is not required at the lower grade levels.
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.
Note: Applications will be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June 2020.
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.
Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in an office setting, although there will be occasional exposure to field conditions at construction sites requiring normal safety precautions. On occasion when field work is performed, you may be exposed to hazardous conditions found at major heavy construction sites, in severe weather conditions including summer temperatures above 100 degrees and dusty conditions. Field work may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, standing, stooping or bending involved in performance of construction activities, field inspections or observing work operations. Field work may involve remote locations, rugged surfaces, water, encounters with poisonous insects, plants or snakes and thick, restrictive vegetation.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected at the lower grades, promotions 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 promotions will depend upon administrative approval, the continuing need for an actual assignment and the demonstrated performance of higher level duties. Full performance level is GS-12.
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 are not currently covered by 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.
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.
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. Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100. Veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities of at least 10 percent will be placed at the top of their respective category. The assessment questionnaire will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.
You will be further evaluated on the following “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)” through the resume and responses to the online questions:
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, the theories, concepts, principles, applications, and the methodology of the science if civil engineering.
Ability to prepare and evaluate conventional designs for structures and systems associated with water holding facilities, water conveyance systems, and other miscellaneous civil work.
Ability to use various computer systems, software, and aids to perform design calculations, complete designs and technical specifications, estimate work quantities, generate drawings, and plan schedules.
Skilled in oral and written communications sufficient to meet and correspond effectively with technical and professional entities, prepare technical/non-technical reports, and resolve technical and non-technical issues related to assignments.
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: 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. The following link provides general resume formatting instructions: http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g5000/ResumeFormat.pdf.
Transcript(s): All applicants MUST furnish a copy of your college transcript(s). If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.
Veterans’ Preference: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 (DD-214), member 4 copy, and you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles: 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 score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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: https://www.usbr.gov/hr/apply.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 (if applicable) 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/561025600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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