Civil Engineer

Description:

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
This position is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Information about Northern Idaho and the surrounding area can be found at https://visitnorthidaho.com/.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Requirements:

In addition to the basic education requirement below, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.

For GS 7:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Performed trainee level engineering analyses associated with civil engineering assignments to include technical planning activities and data collection; participated in developmental tasks associated with facility examinations, reviews, and/or inspections; performed and interpreted calculations, analyses, and computations involving well-understood mechanisms.
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Education: earned 1 academic year of graduate education in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. -OR- Completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
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Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

For GS 9:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Professional engineering experience which shows professional knowledge of engineering, professional ability to apply knowledge to engineering problems, and continuing to develop that knowledge and ability. Under direct supervision: Applied knowledge, concepts, principles, and theories of civil engineering to solve routine engineering problems; Used commonly-available software for word processing and data entry and analysis; Created technical drawings and design using industry-standard computer aid drafting software; Performed routine field inspections or testing of construction projects.
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Education: earned a Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
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Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

For GS 11:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience independently performing the following types of engineering duties: doing feasibility investigations, designing facilities (roads, water systems, recreation sites, etc.), preparing drawings and specifications, performing construction inspections, managing complex construction projects. These duties shall be carried out independently and/or the incumbent shall have experience reviewing the above types of work as performed by others..
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Education: earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
- OR-
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Physical Demands: The work is typically performed in an office setting with no special physical demands. However, work may also be performed in the field which involves periods of walking, bending, climbing, or driving motor vehicles to worksites.

Work Environment: The work is usually performed in an office setting. However, work time may also be spent periodically visiting field sites. Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction, or an industrial setting subject to noise, fumes, and moving machinery. Both setting may require the use of personal protective equipment. Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the incumbent complies with safety instructions and regulations ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.