Job Listing: Civil Engineering Technician (DEU)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Big Timber, MT

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is known worldwide for its accomplishments and innovations in conservation.  The employees of NRCS are recognized for their talent, dedication, and ingenuity in making the agency's programs work.  Participation in NRCS programs is voluntary.  The people we serve want us with them as they take necessary steps to reduct erosion, protect wildlife, promote good land use, and other measures to preserve the Nation's natural resources for future generations.   Join us in protecting and conserving natural resources on America's private lands!  (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/).

Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Major Duties

In support of this mission, your duties will be:1.  Responsible for providing engineering assistance required for
     implementation of conservation practices.  Assistance provided includes
     planning, design, and installation of irrigation systems, animal waste
     systems, stockwater systems, stream restoration, and other conservation
     practices installed by clients with agriculture enterprises on cropland,
     pastureland, and rangeland.2.  Responsible for inspection and certification of common and complex
     conservation practices to ensure that they comply with NRCS standards
     and specifications.3.  Provides training to peers and field office staff in surveying, design,
     drafting, and the inspection/certification process.4.  Provides leadership and guidance in a manner that consistently
     demonstrates fairness, cooperation, and respect towards co-workers,
     office visitors, and all others in the performance of official business.5.  Assists the Senior Engineer with design reviews and annual quality reviews
     for engineering practice implementation area wide.

How to Apply

Submit your application package directly to the Human Resources Office by close of business (4:00 pm MST) on the closing date.  Late applications will result in your application not being considered.  There will be no exceptions.

We highly recommend applications be mailed.  Applications submitted by facsimile will be accepted; however, the agency accepts no responsibility for the completeness of the fax received or for the quality.  Fax number: 406-587-6955.  You may verify that all materials have been received by calling 406-587-6869.

Submit Your Application Package To:

USDA - NRCS
Human Resources Office
Federal Building, Room 443
10 East Babcock Street
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Attn:  Doreen Peters

Items 1 through 3 are required documents that must be submitted by every applicant:

1. An OF-612 Application for Federal Employment, resume, or any other form of
application.  You do not need to send both an OF-612 and a resume.  If you use a resume, it must include all of the information listed below under “Required Information on Resume”.  If your application or resume does not include the required information, you will lose consideration for the job.  OF-6l2 forms may be obtained on the Internet at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm, or by calling the number listed under ‘Contact’.

2. A separate, written response to each of the knowledges, skills, and abilities
listed in this vacancy announcement.  Do not submit more than 2 pages per KSA response.  Responses to generic KSAs are not acceptable.  See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more details.  Failure to submit KSA responses as specifically instructed will cause you to lose consideration for the job.

3. A legible copy of all college transcripts.  If the qualification standard for
this position has specific educational requirements or permits the substitution of education for experience (see the section entitled “Qualifications Required”) and you wish to qualify based on this substitution, you must submit a legible copy of your transcript(s) for your undergraduate and graduate education. It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you possess the required education.  See “Qualifications Required”. 

In addition, the following documentation must be submitted if applicable:

4. Documentation verifying Veterans status or Special Hiring Authority eligibility. See “Other Information” for details.

5. Documentation verifying ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.  See “Other Information” for
details.

What other important things do you need to know about submitting a successful application package?
 
1. Do not send position descriptions, manuscripts, personal endorsements, training certificates, publications, work samples, or any other unsolicited material.  They will be discarded.  References to these items may be made in your application, resume, or KSA responses. 

2. Do not submit your application materials in a notebook, binder, or other
cumbersome covering.  It will be discarded.  Cover letters are acceptable. 

3. You cannot use postage-paid government envelopes, messenger envelopes, federal stamps, and federal postage meters to file your applications.  It is a violation of USDA regulations.  Applications received directly or indirectly through these means will not be considered.  

4. Application packages will not be returned to you. 

5. If you wish to have education acquired outside the United States credited for the educational requirements of this position, you must prove that it has been evaluated as equivalent to the education gained in accredited United States colleges and universities.  Submit documentation of your education to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials for a determination.  The Council on Postsecondary Accreditation may be of assistance in providing information on these organizations www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accredus.html).  The processing of
this vacancy announcement will not be delayed pending receipt of your evaluation materials. 

6. A professional application gives a positive impression to hiring managers.  It is recommended that you make the effort to assure your application is neat, legible, error free, easy to read, and concise. 

INFORMATION THAT IS REQUIRED IN A FEDERAL RESUME:

If you prepare a resume, be sure you provide all of the information listed below.  This is the same information that is identified on the OF-612 application form, which can be found at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm.  You don’t need to send both an OF-612 application form and a resume. 

Tell us what job you are applying for, i.e.                                                              
  - The announcement number, title and grade.

Provide all of the following.
  - Full name, mailing address and day/evening telephone numbers               
  - Social Security Number.                                                    
  - Country of Citizenship.                                                    
  - Highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.                                                                       

Education:                                                                   
  - High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.        
  - Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code            
  - Major field(s) of study.                                                   
- Type and year of degree(s) received.

Work experience related to the job for which you are applying:
  - Job title.                                                                 
  - Duties and accomplishments.                                                
  - Number of hours per week.                                                  
  - Employers name and address.                                                
  - Supervisor's name and phone number.                                        
  - Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).                  
  - Salary.                                                                    
  - Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.                      

Other Qualifications:                                                        
  - Job-related training courses (title and year).                             
  - Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)                                        
  - Job-related certificates and licenses.                                     
-  Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments  (e.g. publications, memberships in professional or honor societies,  
   leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

Veterans Preference:
-  Indicate if you are claiming 5 points (attach DD 214) or 10 points (attach an Application for 10 Point Veterans’ Preference (SF-15)  
    and proof required as indicated on the SF-15.)

USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.  Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs.    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C.  20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). 

Contact Information:
Doreen Peters

Phone: 4065876869

Fax: 4065876955

Email: doreen.peters@mt.usda.gov


Or write:
Department Of Agriculture - NRCS
USDA-NRCS
Federal Bldg., Rm 443, 10 E. Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59715

US

Fax: 4065876955


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.