ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Performs O&M engineering involving design and construction that encompasses the maintenance, repair, upgrade and operation of infrastructure facilities, including systems, utilizing professional knowledge of electrical engineering. Plans, programs, budgets and executes required projects in support of assigned programs. Uses cost estimating tools to produce government estimates, program projects and compete for funding in Air Force corporate processes. Performs planning and design work for substantial sustainment, modernization, repair, improvement, renovations and construction projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering. Manages projects for new construction, renovations and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over in-house labor or construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering and knowledge of other engineering disciplines to ensure overall compliance with project requirements. Provides consulting services and project coordination. Coordinates projects with other engineers in a variety of disciplines, architects and planners as well as contracting officers, tenant organization representatives and construction agents such as from private contracting companies, Army Corps of Engineers, AF Electrical Engineer Center and AF Installation Mission Support Center. Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map and describe physical and technical features and phenomena. Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map and describe physical and technical features and phenomena. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position Employee must maintain current certifications Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Employee must within 30 days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft. May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required. May be required to serve on A and E selection boards. This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207). For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience providing technical environmental engineering expertise for the design, modification, operation, and/or maintenance of facilities, and administration and compliance with related legislated environmental programs. Examples of creditable specialized experience include planning and conducting projects and studies to resolve environmental engineering problems; project development, execution, training, and advisory services in compliance; pollution prevention; planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS); restoration, and/or conservation management environmental programs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. AND EDUCATION: A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines. 2. Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements as outlines in applicable standards, regulations and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations and current legislative issues; of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. 3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management. 4. Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches and construction drawings; and technique/skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings. 5. Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret and apply results, rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructio

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