This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/564421900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The closing date for this announcement has been extended until Monday, April 13, 2020.
These positions are located in the Department of Defense of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The incumbents of these positions will work within Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Space, Intelligence, Engineering and Oversight Directorate.
As a General Engineer, GS-0801-13, your typical work assignments may include the following:
04/01/2020 to 04/13/2020
$102,663 - $133,465 per year
GS 13
3 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You will be required to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
Yes
IG-20-10780928-EVAL-DHA
564421900
Any U.S. Citizen. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under a new OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) special hiring authority (5 U.S. Code § 2102), for certain STEM Positions grades GS 11-15.
These positions have a basic education requirement. Applicants must provide proof of meeting the basic requirement. Unofficial transcripts are accepted with the application package. Official transcripts will be required, if selected.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual.OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for All Professional General Engineers Positions, 0800:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Note: Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated 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, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course.All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.
These positions are announced under a new OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) special hiring authority (5 U.S. Code § 2102), for certain STEM Positions grades GS 11-15. Under this Direct-Hire Authority for a General Engineer, all applicants who meet the education and minimum qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further review and consideration. Under this special hiring authority, Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Resume MUST include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
3. Transcripts and/or Certifications: All applicants to include current agency employees, must provide documentation to support the basic educational requirement. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If selected, official transcript(s) will be required. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
4. Other Supporting Documents.
4. Military Spouse Preference:Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders or travel orders, marriage certificate/license and the Self-Certification form are required to claim Military Spouse Preference.
The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application if applying to an announcement with an extended closing date.
1. Cover Letter: You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or determine eligibility for preference.
2. ICTAP Eligibles: A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF-50, if available.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/13/2020, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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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All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/564421900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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