Summary
Direct hiring authority for the 0810 series is being used to fill this position. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
Duties
The incumbent will perform civil engineering duties/responsibilities that require the application of the physical sciences and mathematics underlying engineering, and specialized knowledge of (a) mechanics of solids, particularly of soils; (b) hydraulics; (c) theory of structure; (d) strength of materials; (e) engineering geology; and (f) surveying. Positions in this series have responsibility for management, supervision or performance of (1) planning, designing, constructing, and/or maintaining structures and facilities that provide shelter, support transportation systems, and control natural resources; (2) investigating, measuring, surveying and mapping the earth's physical features and phenomena; and (3) research and development activities pertaining to (1) or (2).
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
How you will be evaluated
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.