INTERDISCIPLINARY

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Architect: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Basic Requirement for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for the engineer occupations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

For the GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in engineering processes by (1) collecting information/data from customers, peers, and management to assist in the review of requirements such as functions, elements of systems, project, equipment, facilities, services, and/or supplies to accomplish the essential functions at the lowest life-cycle cost; and (2) assist with viewing engineering performance metrics using analytical software such as Qlik Sense. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

For the GS-13:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing value engineering by (1) analyzing requirements such as functions, elements of systems, project, equipment, facilities, services, and/or supplies to accomplish the essential functions at the lowest life-cycle cost; (2) monitor value engineering performance metrics using analytical software such as Qlik Sense; and (3) evaluate results of value engineering studies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).