This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/603077900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
05/29/2021 to 09/30/2021
$64,649 - $166,502 per year
Pay will vary by geographic location
GS 11 - 15
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized and is subject to funding availability.
Multiple Appointment Types
Multiple Schedules
Competitive
None
No
No
TN-21-DOE-0810-OCDH
603077900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens This direct hire public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional engineering and scientific work involving:
Civil engineering work involves the generation and/or application of theories, principles, practical concepts, and processes related to:
As a Civil Engineer, at minimum you will:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
You must meet the Basic Requirement listed in the "Education Requirements" section and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience to at least the (GS-09) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience performing such duties as assisting and/or participating in design work for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities, including utility systems, small, routine projects or portions of large, complex projects; participating in technical review of design calculations, analyses, drawings, and specifications; prepares or participates in the preparation using computer/computer aided software, etc., to solve engineering problems, statements of work; reviews system design calculations, costs estimates, analyses, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
OR
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree
OR
Ph.D or Equivalent doctoral degree
OR
A combination of education and experience.
GS-12: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience to at least the (GS-11) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience such as applying engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods; assisting in preparing specifications and guides related to technical program data; preparing technical reports as it relates to engineering sites, facilities, equipment, and components; performing duties as providing project management services for infrastructure maintenance, construction, and improvements for diverse projects (.i.e. irrigation system, animal waste management system, runoff water control measures, sediment control structures, irrigation water reservoirs and distribution system, bioengineering work, and land grading jobs) .
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
GS-13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience to at least the (GS-12) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience such as performing duties that demonstrate ability applying comprehensive engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods; producing detailed designs and provide advice on concrete and reinforcing designs (e.g. hydraulic designs, and soil and foundation mechanics); negotiate cost of minor changes with contractor representatives; and anticipate, evaluate, and resolve problems and issues affecting the quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress of work performed in completing projects; etc.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
GS-14: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience to at least the (GS-13) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Specialized experience is providing on-site assistance in resolving engineering problems such as difficult foundation conditions, challenging waste management systems, complex drainage and irrigation systems, etc.; interpreting technical policy, procedures, design criteria, payment schedules, standards and specifications for field office personnel and engineers of a lower grade; leading engineering surveys and soil mechanics investigations required for the planning, design, and construction of very complex engineering structures and systems implemented for natural resources programs; advising program management personnel involved in the development of the project requirements for complex services, construction and supplies.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
GS-15: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience to at least the (GS-14) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Specialized experience is applying new developments and experienced judgement to solve novel or obscure problems; ability to extend and modify existing techniques; and developing new approaches for use by other technical experts in providing structurally sound an secure facilities and infrastructure; performing technical review of design calculations, analyses, drawings, and specifications; prepare project time schedules and costs estimates; and reviews system design calculations, costs estimates, analyses, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0810 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0810 series.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.
Basic Requirement
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
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:
This position has a positive education requirement. Therefore, you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. This documentation can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. For specific education requirements, please see the Education Requirements.
If selected, official transcripts may be requested.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
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 a public notice that is open for 4 months.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/603077900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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