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Location of position: GSA, Public Buildings Service in San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Las Vegas, NV.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
03/03/2020 to 03/17/2020
$42,462 - $79,410 per year
GS 07 - 09
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel as needed.
No
Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Full-time
Excepted
12 - This position has a full promotion potential to the GS-12 level.
No
No
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Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years.
As a General Engineer, you will responsible for the performance of all aspects of professional General Engineering/Architectural duties pertaining to project planning, design, construction and repair of buildings.
Project Management Duties:
Contracting Officer’s Representative Duties:
Professional Engineering Duties:
Customer Service Duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-7 salary range starts at $52.759 (San Francisco), $49,390 (Los Angeles), $48,406 (San Diego), $43,896 (Las Vegas) $44,806 (Phoenix)
43,713 (Tucson) per year.
The GS-9 salary range starts at $64,53 (San Francisco), $60,415 (Los Angeles), $59,210 (San Diego), $53,694 (Las Vegas) $53,807 (Phoenix)
53,470 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.
To qualify at the GS-7:
1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is applying professional engineering principles, concepts, and practices to perform routine assignments; the ability to determine the technical ramifications resulting from changes in such things as item design or customer requirements; and familiarity with related architectural and engineering disciplines.
To qualify at the GS-9:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience applying professional engineering principles, concepts, and practices in the design of construction or alteration projects involving buildings or major building systems of moderate complexity; or assisting in the coordination of the activities of architects, engineers, tenants and construction contractors on such projects. Such experience must also include having assisted in managing projects and/or portions of projects (balance scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines from project initiation phase through project closeout.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit Status
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
Promotion Policy
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
(1) completed SF-15 form; and
(2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a, b, and c:
(a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to graduate by DATE; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)
(b) Name of your college or university
(c) Date your degree was awarded
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/561603900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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