ENTRY LEVEL

Description: Performs less complex design duties. Works on complex designs under the supervision of a master engineer.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. Leadership/Management

IV. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of general engineering principles and techniques

General knowledge of park facility operations

General knowledge of NPS ethic/policies/mission

Ability to deal/communicate effectively with others (listening and team building)

Skill in technical writing

Knowledge of NPS design process and office procedures

General computer proficiency

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

Description: Performs more advanced design duties. Collaborates with in-house and external technical/subject matter experts.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. Leadership/Management

IV. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as entry level plus:

Skill in applying engineering principles/techniques to NPS projects

Ability to deliver briefings and conduct meetings

Sensitivity to customer needs and ability to respond appropriately

General understanding of the many facets of the design process, ability to anticipate problems and facilitate problem solving

Understanding of how design profession functions within NPS organization to help achieve mission

Working knowledge of NPS ethic, principles, and policies

Ability to lead engineering discipline and perform mid-level supervisory duties

Ability to perform on multidisciplinary teams effectively

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

Description: Performs more advanced design duties and project/team coordination. As journeyman level designer, collaborates with in-house and external resource personnel.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. Leadership/Management

IV. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as developmental level plus:

Leadership in general engineering disciplines and in complex, multi-disciplinary project development/production. Manages multi-disciplinary teams

Complete understanding of NPS ethic/policies

Ability to deliver professional presentations and chair meetings

Ability to achieve customer satisfaction

Ability to provide technical supervision and career planning to others within the discipline

Ability to complete high quality products on time and within budget

***At expert level (GS-14/15) for future specialist career path:

Ability to represent NPS before other agencies/commissions; is recognized as agency's expert/leader in discipline and/or multi-faceted programs

Additional management/leadership skills are identified under the leadership/management career competencies