Civil Engineer JACKSONVILLE, FL

Job Title:Civil Engineer

Department:Department of the Navy

Agency:Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:SE40810-12-1119809LF834706E

$69,497.00 to $90,344.00 / Per YearFriday, May 16, 2014 to Friday, May 23, 20142 vacancies in the following location:
Naval Air Station Jacksonville , FL

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This position is located in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Capital Improvements Department. The Branch is responsible for the technical adequacy and quality of all Civil Engineering functions outlined under the Capital Improvements department, the management of the airfield pavement evaluation program and providing technical expertise for all Civil Engineering facilities including airfield pavements and physical security. Types of facilities typically include site development/layout/ grading, utilities and ground improvements, storm water management systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection systems and airfield pavements. The primary purpose of this position is the preparation and coordination of Civil Engineering drawings and specifications for the construction of Civil Engineering facilities as listed above. THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT.  The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2009 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions as shortage positions and recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to these positions.  This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Navy meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment, and facilities.

Occasional TravelTravel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding.YesRelocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and available command funding.You must be a US Citizen.Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.Using AutoCAD to develop Civil Engineering drawings including site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement, for new construction and renovation projectsDeveloping Civil Engineering specifications for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavementPerforming calculations and analyses for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement.Coordinate Civil Engineering designs with other disciplines to fully integrate project requirements for new construction and renovations. Provide technical reviews of construction drawings and specifications for civil engineering adequacy. Perform topographic surveys to accurately locate existing features and structures. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Selective Placement Factor:

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) which will be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position.  Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position.  The selective placement factor is:  Applicants must be a registered Professional Engineer in a U.S. State or U.S. Territory.  NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your registration with your application in order to be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications, in addition to the Selective Placement Factor:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Using AutoCAD to develop Civil Engineering drawings including site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement, for new construction and renovation projects. Developing Civil Engineering specifications for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement. Performing calculations and analyses for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement. 

**NOTE: This information must be clearly supported in your resume to be considered for this position**

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional education, training and experience.  Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the  Facilities Engineering Career Field and be certified at Level II at the time of application. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  

Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/.    

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.   You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.  

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.   To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link:  View Assessment Questions.

EDUCATION:

Are you using your education to qualify?  For positions requiring positive education requirements you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

REQUIREMENTS: 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

A Secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.   If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Work requires travel away from the normal duty station on an occasional basis.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies for this position.

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below.  Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. 

Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Work is primarily sedentary, however, there may be climbing, walking, bending, crawling, or stooping involved in activities such as investigating problems, or indoor/outdoor site visits.

Work is usually performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to construction sites or contractor's plants.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Federal Annuitant Information:

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.  Policy information may be found at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible: 

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified.  For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:  http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf

Veteran’s Preference Information:

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 
- Complete Resume.
- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire

- Other supporting documentation as required.  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. 

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 23, 2014. 

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. 

If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account:  https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.  

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:   http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicationInfo_HowtoApplyviaFax.pdf. 

This Vacancy ID is 1119809.  

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement.  All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

** It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. 

HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what you are claiming (i.e., applying as a veteran or disabled veteran, applying as a military spouse, etc).  Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide: Applicant Checklist-ExternalWhen the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.  

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans' preference are entitled to initial selection consideration.  If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans' preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

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