ENGINEER, ARCHITECT OR COMMUNITY PLANNER

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position's duties are largely sedentary and consist of office related activities including long periods of sitting, standing, walking and operating telephones, audio-visual and computer equipment. During field visits and facility inspections at assigned activities, the employee may lift loads less than 20 pounds, climb stairs and ladders. walk, stoop, bend, and stretch to reach objects. The employee travels within the area of responsibility approximately 25% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee's work place is a typical office equipped with adequate ventilation, air conditioning, heating, lighting and toilet facilities. The employee is not normally exposed to hazardous substances or environments in the performance of duties.