Job details
Salary $92,936 - $109,667 a year job type full-time
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Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a civil engineer (structural)You can make a difference in the west by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty location: lakewood, colorado
Responsibilities
Develop complete structural and functional designs for difficult and complex structural features including drawings, quantity estimates, and specifications paragraphs as required using field data, criteria provided by other design disciplines, design standards, policies, codes, and safety requirementsDesigns are for industrial building features such as but not limited to hydroelectric powerplants, pumping plants, switchyards, office and o&m buildings, visitor centers, structural components of water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other similar structuresStructures may be constructed of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, and miscellaneous metalwork.
Prepare and reviews the structural analysis, designs, and drawings prepared by others for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to sound engineering principles, regulations, and codes and determines if the work meets the conditions intended by the client.
Prepares and reviews staff day estimates, budget item estimates, correspondence, reports, technical memorandums, design summaries, designers operating criteria, or other documentation.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
0810 civil engineering
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen or u.sNational.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see required documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see required documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see qualifications/education).
Qualifications
Basic qualification requirements applications must first meet the basic education qualification requirements listed below:
ADegree: engineeringTo 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
BCombination 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 engineeringThe adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1Professional registration or licensure - current registration as an engineer intern (ei), engineer in training (eit), or licensure as a professional engineer (pe) by any state, the district of columbia, guam, or puerto ricoAbsent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., state grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registrationFor example, an applicant who attains registration through a state board`s eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2Written test - evidence of having successfully passed the fundamentals of engineering (fe) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various states, the district of columbia, guam, and puerto rico.
3Specified academic courses - successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph aThe courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph a.
4Related curriculum - successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor`s degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor`s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidanceOrdinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions(the above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)
Additional requirement: to qualify for the position (in addition to meeting the basic requirement), your resume must clearly describe specialized experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the gs-09 level in the federal government.
To qualify at the gs-11 level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Specialized experienceYour resume must clearly describe specialized experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows: one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the gs-09 level in the federal governmentExamples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, preparing structural and functional designs for industrial and commercial building features such as but not limited to hydroelectric powerplants, pumping plants, switchyards, office and o&m buildings, visitor centers, structural components of water and wastewater treatment facilities and other similar structuresStructures may be constructed of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, and miscellaneous metalwork.
Or
EducationApplicants may also qualify on the basis of education by possessing a ph.dOr equivalent doctoral degree, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Or
Combination of education and specialized experienceA combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18Add the two percentages.
Definition of professional engineering experienceThe professional engineering experience required for grades gs-7 and above is defined as non-routine engineering work that required and was characterized by (1) professional knowledge of engineering; (2) professional ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems; and (3) positive and continuing development of professional knowledge and abilityProfessional knowledge of engineering is defined as the comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences applicable to a specialty field of engineering that characterizes a full 4-year engineering program leading to a bachelor`s degree, or the equivalent.
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 employmentApplicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceIf selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualificationsAn official transcript must be sent directly from the university`s registrar`s office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degreeAcademic transcripts certified by notary publics are not officialOfficial transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employmentFailure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions, if applicable, by 10/21/2021.
Education
This position has a mandatory education requirementApplicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experienceTranscripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferredNon-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.
You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selectedAn official transcript must be sent directly from the university`s registrar`s office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degreeAcademic transcripts certified by notary publics are not officialOfficial transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employmentFailure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Accreditation: only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the department of education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicableFor additional information, please go to the office of personnel management at https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and u.sDepartment of education websites at https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.
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.sEducation programsFor further information visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
At the present time, we have two vacancies; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional, equivalent positions at this duty location.
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
The selectee(s) for the vacancy, if otherwise eligible and qualified, may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentiveThe decision to offer an incentive to the selectee(s) of this vacancy will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteedFor information visit:
Recruitment incentive
Relocation incentive
The selectee(s) for the vacancy, if otherwise eligible and qualified, may request consideration for a superior qualifications appointment: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/superior-qualifications-and-special-needs-pay-setting-authority/
Doi uses e-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesTo learn more about e-verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Selective service: male applicants born after december 31, 1959 must certify registration with the selective service system or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawGo to: https://www.sss.gov
Related non-federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteriaThis provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed(5 code of federal regulations, 630)For additional information, please visit: creditable service for annual leave
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide to the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this positionYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Project management
Project management
Structural engineering
Structural engineering
Technical competence
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the processIn addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessment(s), including a subject matter expert resume reviewThese assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
Panel sme resume review criteria:
For this assessment method, hr will confirm that the applicant has provided all documentation and that they meet the stated eligibility requirement(s) and will review all applicant`s whose self-ratings place them in the pre-determined cut-off score to confirm basic qualification requirements are met (including any minimum education requirements)The subject matter expert (sme) panel will conduct a resume review prior to applicants being referred on a certificate of eligibles to the hiring official.
Your answers will be verified against information provided in your resumeYour resume must clearly support the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education, and/or training relevant to this positionYou must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualificationsIf a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than what is apparent in the description of your experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training (or that your resume/application is incomplete), the you could be rated ineligible or your score could be lowered.
Preview assessment questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11247009
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applyingFailing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
Resume: you must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the jobEach job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per weekFor more information, click here.
Transcripts: required for candidates using education as a basis for qualifications.
Performance appraisal: you must submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act/achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIf you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Federal employees: competitive service current and/or former federal employees eligible for promotion, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, etcYou must submit a copy of their sf-50, verifying highest rate of pay and documenting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (tenure 1 or 2) for which the applicant is claiming eligibilityDo not submit award sf-50sIf you are applying for a higher grade and your sf-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an sf-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate sf-50s include promotions, within-grade grade/range increases, and sf-50s with an effective date more than one year old)For more information, click here.
Career transition programs: permanent federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separatedYou 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 applicationTo be considered under ctap/ictap, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entryFor more information, click here.
Veterans: veterans preference eligible under vra (gs-11 and below only), veoa, 30% or more disabled, or disabled veterans enrolled in a va training programIf you are claiming eligibility based on veterans preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of your latest certificate of release or discharge from active duty, dd-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of serviceIf claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the department of veterans affairs or armed service and the application for 10-point veteran preference, standard form 15For more information, click here.
Land management workforce flexibility act: current or former land management agency appointeesYou must submit (1) a copy of your sf-50, notification of personnel action, that reflects having initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited (temporary/term) appointment; (2) a copy of sf-50(s), notification of personnel action(s), that reflect having served under one (1) or more time-limited (temporary/term) appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two (2) or more years; and (3) a copy of your performance appraisal plan and/or supervisor memorandum that reflects having performed at an acceptable level during each period of serviceFor more information, click here.
Public land corps: former plc membersYou must provide a copy of your signed certificate of non-competitive eligibility and clearly state in your resume time served and duties performed on an appropriate conservation projectFor more information, click here.
Other hiring authorities: applicants claiming eligibility based on a special hiring authority must submit applicable proof of eligibility as outlined in the following site(s): special hiring authorities, schedule a, peace corps & americorps, interchange agreement, military spouse.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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This job is open to
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace corps & americorps vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Current federal employees serving under career/career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; ctap/ictap eligible; veterans employment opportunities act; 30% or more disabled veterans; military spouses under executive order 13832; individuals with disabilities; eligible peace corps or americorps vista volunteers; public land corps eligibles & land management workforce flexibility act eligibles.
