Electrical Engineer - Direct Hire
Summary About the Position:
Serves as either a developmental or senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for developing electrical designs; resolving electrical design related problems arising from a wide range of electrical design features. NOTE:
Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Duties This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0850-12.Typical GS-12 Duties:
Provides electrical expertise for design projects containing diverse, complex, and/or unconventional electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, electronic) and features of the District's Military and Civil Works facilities.Reviews and analyzes project information, requirements, applicable Technical Manuals (TMs), Engineering Regulations (ERs) guide specifications (CEGS) and applicable industry standards.Compiles and prepares technical, schedule and cost data for use by supervisor, Technical Managers, and other District specialists.Reviews and analyzes initial project information; participates in pre-design and review conferences for large, complex or unconventional, as well as conventional, Military, Civil Works and HTRW projects assigned.Performs technical review of the electrical engineering aspects of design packages developed by Architectural-Engineering (A-E) firms consisting of drawings, specifications and design analysis.Provides support to personnel in resolving conventional and highly complex electrical problems prior to, during and after construction for Military, Civil Works, Work for Others (WFO), and Hazardous and Toxic Radiological Waste (HTRW) projects.Specialized design experience should include power, lighting, fire alarm, communications and electronic security. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license. Qualifications Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (1109). NOTE:
This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0850-12. Incumbent may be appointed to the GS-11 or GS-12 (depending on qualifications). If selected at the lower grades, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level of the position upon:
meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic. 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 Engineer:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE:
Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience developing electrical drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports and performing the technical review of electrical design products developed internally or by A-E firms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09. OR Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes the study, layout, and design of Military Construction (MILCON) projects such as:
military facilities and structures including offices, warehouses, housing or the civilian equivalent; developing Electrical drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports, preparing applicable portions of studies and analyses supporting project design documents, formulating and resolving design issues; and developing electrical design solutions where little guidance or precedent exists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted for the GS-12. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. GS-11 annual salary range $68,858 - $89,511 GS-12 annual salary range $82,533 - $107,296 Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position. This is NOT a drug testing position. Hiring Incentives MAY BE Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid or volunteer work. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Further selections from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Electrical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as either a developmental or senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for developing electrical designs; resolving electrical design related problems arising from a wide range of electrical design features. NOTE:
Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Duties This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0850-12.Typical GS-12 Duties:
Provides electrical expertise for design projects containing diverse, complex, and/or unconventional electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, electronic) and features of the District's Military and Civil Works facilities.Reviews and analyzes project information, requirements, applicable Technical Manuals (TMs), Engineering Regulations (ERs) guide specifications (CEGS) and applicable industry standards.Compiles and prepares technical, schedule and cost data for use by supervisor, Technical Managers, and other District specialists.Reviews and analyzes initial project information; participates in pre-design and review conferences for large, complex or unconventional, as well as conventional, Military, Civil Works and HTRW projects assigned.Performs technical review of the electrical engineering aspects of design packages developed by Architectural-Engineering (A-E) firms consisting of drawings, specifications and design analysis.Provides support to personnel in resolving conventional and highly complex electrical problems prior to, during and after construction for Military, Civil Works, Work for Others (WFO), and Hazardous and Toxic Radiological Waste (HTRW) projects.Specialized design experience should include power, lighting, fire alarm, communications and electronic security. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license. Qualifications Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (1109). NOTE:
This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0850-12. Incumbent may be appointed to the GS-11 or GS-12 (depending on qualifications). If selected at the lower grades, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level of the position upon:
meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic. 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 Engineer:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE:
Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes experience developing electrical drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports and performing the technical review of electrical design products developed internally or by A-E firms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09. OR Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes the study, layout, and design of Military Construction (MILCON) projects such as:
military facilities and structures including offices, warehouses, housing or the civilian equivalent; developing Electrical drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports, preparing applicable portions of studies and analyses supporting project design documents, formulating and resolving design issues; and developing electrical design solutions where little guidance or precedent exists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted for the GS-12. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. GS-11 annual salary range $68,858 - $89,511 GS-12 annual salary range $82,533 - $107,296 Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position. This is NOT a drug testing position. Hiring Incentives MAY BE Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid or volunteer work. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Further selections from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Electrical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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