General Engineer (GS-0801-11)

May 13, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Services
Locations:

  • Billings Area Office, Billings, MT
  • Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT
    (Final duty station to be determined during selection process)

Who May Apply:

  • Current Federal Employees (Competitive & Excepted Service)
  • Veterans (including VEOA/VRA/30% or more disabled)
  • Career Transition Assistance (CTAP/ICTAP/RPL)
  • Military Spouses
  • Native Americans (per Indian Preference policy)
  • Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
  • Land/Base Management Agency Employees
  • Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni
  • National Guard/Reserve Members
  • Public (via separate announcement)

Position Summary:

The General Engineer will support the design, construction, maintenance, and improvement of healthcare and administrative facilities. This includes managing engineering operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance within the assigned service unit or area office.

Key Duties:

  • Provide technical guidance for maintenance, operation, and modification of facilities.
  • Oversee design and construction activities, including site development, repairs, improvements, and equipment installation.
  • Respond to work orders, manage schedules, assign tasks, estimate labor/resources, and maintain project records.
  • Maintain and organize engineering documentation (blueprints, O&M manuals, specs, etc.).

Requirements:

  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered.
  • Trial Period: May be required to serve a 1–2 year probationary period depending on appointment type.
  • Public Law 101-630: Position requires background clearance due to involvement with Indian children.
  • Health Requirements (Lame Deer location only):
    • Proof of measles, rubella, and influenza immunizations
    • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
  • Confidential Financial Disclosure: Required
  • E-Verify: Employment verification is required
  • Direct Deposit: Mandatory for salary payments
  • Background Investigation: Fingerprinting and suitability clearance required before starting

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
Must meet OPM’s educational standards for professional engineering positions:
OPM Engineering Qualification Standards (0800 series)

GS-11 Minimum Qualifications:

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as:
    • Applying engineering principles to facilities management
    • Recommending improvements to engineering operations
    • Providing technical guidance related to maintenance and operations
      OR
  • Three years of progressively advanced graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Time-In-Grade: Required for current federal employees applying through merit promotion.

Education:

Transcripts must be provided to verify education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during application; official transcripts are required upon selection.

Foreign education must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit consideration.
Foreign Education Information

Additional Information:

  • Bargaining Unit Position
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: May be available (service agreement required)
  • Telework/Flexible Schedule: May be available based on agency policy
  • Leave Accrual: Previous non-federal or military service may count toward annual leave accrual
  • Loan Repayment: Eligible through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA

How You Will Be Evaluated:

Applicants will be rated based on:

  • Administration & Management
  • Communications
  • Planning & Evaluation
  • Technical Competence

A numerical rating will be assigned based on resume and responses to the assessment questionnaire. Overstating qualifications may disqualify applicants.

How to Apply:

  1. Click “Apply” in USAJOBS and log in to your account.
  2. Upload your resume and supporting documents.
  3. Complete the eligibility and assessment questions.
  4. Submit before 11:59 PM EST on 07/17/2025.

For questions or accommodations, contact:
📧 Kandis Real Bird – [email protected]
📞 (406) 208-1984

Required Documents:

  • Resume (with job titles, dates, duties, hours/week, and salary)
  • Transcripts (official required if selected)
  • SF-50 (for current/former federal employees)
  • Veterans Documents (DD-214, SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference)
  • Indian Preference Form (BIA-4432)
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
  • License/Certification Documents (if applicable)

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