Job Title: INTERDISCIPLINARY POSITION: CIVIL ENGINEER, GS-810-9/11/12; OR HYDROLOGIST, GS-1315-9/11/12

Refer to the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual, specifically the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific positions.  The OPM Qualification Standards Operating Manual is available at:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/

Civil Engineer:
The Basic Requirement for this position are [A] a degree in professional engineering. Curriculum must (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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

[B] combination 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 professional 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 engineering.  The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by ONE of the following: professional registration; written test (successfully passed the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) examination or the written test required for professional registration); specified academic courses (successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering); OR related curriculum (successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field).

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements above, applicants must have specialized experience as follows:

For the GS-9 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the  GS-7 grade level OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree  or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

For the GS-11 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree  or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

For the GS-12 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.
 
Hydrologist:
The Basic Requirements for this position are  [A]  Degree:  physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources.  The course work must have included at least 6 hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics.  Calculus and physics, as described above, are the requirements for all grade levels; OR

[B]  Combination of education and experience – course work as shown in [A] above, plus appropriate experience or additional experience.

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements above, applicants must have specialized experience as follows:

For the GS-9 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the  GS-7 grade level OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree  or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

For the GS-11 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree  or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

For the GS-12 position:  One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and which is typically in or related to do the work of the position to be filled (refer to Statement of Duties).  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GRADUATE EDUCATION:  Completion of graduate level education referenced above, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, is qualifying for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11, if it provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

COMBINATION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.  Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

This is a Low Risk Public Trust position subject to background investigation.

All new Federal employees are required to serve an initial Probationary/Trial Period.  Failure to complete the Probationary/Trial Period successfully can result in separation from Federal service.

This position may be filled at the full performance level, GS-12 or as a career ladder position. If filled as a career ladder position, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Government housing is not available.

Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:  Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).  Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.  Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).  Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligible) in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.  Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference must be federal civilian employees with competitive status or former federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50B.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:  This supplemental questionnaire may determine whether or not you are highly qualified for this position.  You should expand on the information contained in your application or resume.  You may consider appropriate work experience, outside activities, awards, training, and education for each of the items listed below.

1.   Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations and policy related to water use and water rights issues.

2.   Knowledge of Civil Engineering and/or Hydrology practices.

3.   Knowledge of water management and water rights practices.

4.   Knowledge in performing hydrological investigations to interpret and analyze data and prepare reports on water resources.

On a separate sheet of paper address the above items in narrative form, identify the vacancy announcement number across the top, and sign and date your supplemental questionnaire.

This position was advertised previously. If you applied at that time, you will be considered again for this announcement. You do not have to reapply.

This position includes duties that are covered by more than one occupational field (series). If you work in any of the occupational fields identified or have education or experience in more than one of the fields, you may apply and will be considered.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.

Upon selection an applicant will be required to submit the Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.

All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the certification document to confirm their selective service status.

In accordance with Indian Preference, concurrent consideration may be given to handicapped eligible, disabled veterans, reinstatement and transfer eligible.

Candidates must meet all qualification requirements (including Time-in-Grade) within 30 days After the Closing Date.  Reference Departmental Merit Promotion Plan dated June 13, 1995.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT:  Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply.  Individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment (e.g., applicants eligible for appointment under the Veterans Readjustment Act, the severely handicapped, those with a 30% or more compensable service-connected disability, etc.) may apply for Temporary and/or Permanent positions.

CTAP/ICTAP:  Department of the Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy.  5 CFR 330, Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees requires the following order of selection for this position:

a)   At Bureau option, personnel actions listed in 5 CFR 330.606(d);
b)   The selection of an employee from within a Bureau and the same local commuting area (LCA) after eligible Special Selection Priority (SSP) applicants within that Bureau and LCA have been given selection priority;
c)   Any well-qualified SSP candidate who applies within the local commuting area (Surplus and displaced employees will be given equal consideration);
d)   At Bureau option, personnel actions not subject to Reemployment Priority List (RPL);
e)   Qualified RPL candidates in the local commuting area;
f)   At Bureau discretion, any other former displaced well-qualified DOI employee, e.g., a well-qualified RPL candidate who applies from outside the local commuting area;
g)   Well-qualified Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicants in the local commuting area;
h)   Other outside applicants (other agencies, non-status, etc.).

Well-Qualified Definition:  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has defined well-qualified to be generally those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements but who would not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified.  An eligible CTAP applicant is determined to be well-qualified if he/she meets the following:

a)   OPM qualification standards for the position;
b)   All selective factors, where applicable;
c)   Special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position;
d)   Is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and
e)   Is rated by the organization at least the “good” or equivalent rating level on all quality ranking factors.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

PROCEDURES ON HOW TO APPLY: 
• Applications and all accompanying documents mailed through postal, overnight or express mail services must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 
• Applications may be faxed to (505) 563-3041 and must be received by the closing date.  Fax only those documents required.  Documents not identified in the application requirements should not be included in the fax, but sent by mail. 
• Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications. 
• Electronic mail or government envelopes may not be used to submit applications.  Submit the forms as indicated below:

HOW TO APPLY - A Complete Application Package Should Contain:

1. Optional Form-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or a resume or any written format consistent with OPM Optional Form 612 will be accepted.  Forms are available from www.opm.gov/forms.

2. Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service, must be submitted to claim Indian Preference. 
3. Supplemental Questionnaire (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) should be addressed.

4. College Transcripts must be submitted for Educational credit.  Credit will not be granted without verification. 

5. Standard Form-50B, Notification of Personnel Action.  Federal status employees must submit a current copy.  Do not send an Award SF-50B.

6. Form DD 214 must be submitted if you are claiming 5 point Veteran's Preference. 

7. Standard Form 15 must be submitted if you are claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.

8. DI-1935, Applicant Background Survey Form, is voluntary for submission, This form is available from http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.pdf.

CRPA 134/09 Phone: (505) 563-5130 Fax: (505) 563-3041

Or write: BIA-Ofc of Human Capital Mgmt. Center for Recruitment and Placement 1011 Indian School Road NW, Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US Fax: (505) 563-3041