Summary
This position is located at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Facilities Engineering Division. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be the principal electrical engineer and manage the electrical power distribution system of this industrial facility. You will be responsible for identifying new approaches, resolving problems that affect construction, renovation, and major repair of electrical power systems, and identifying and developing ways to resolve problems.
Duties
As an Electrical Engineer, you will:
- Perform a wide range of electrical engineering projects for complex construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. Work extensively with engineers/project managers and other bureau personnel to include the Office of Acquisition to ensure the procurement and installation of bureau electrical power systems.
- Develop methods, procedures, and specifications to be used for highly complex electrical systems.
- Serve as the bureau expert and review all electrical features within in-house plans, designs, specifications, and analyses to ensure accuracy. Evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency in light of the mission of the office and the needs of the bureau.
- Serve as a consultant and technical expert for shop personnel responsible for maintaining the electrical systems within the bureau.
- Make field inspections and direct design changes as appropriate to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
- Prepare technical reports on highly complex electrical engineering matters which influence the current and future programs of the bureau.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate the number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is one year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience is defined as:
- Applying principles and practices of electrical engineering in the areas of design, modification, installation, or operation of electrical systems; AND
- Collaborating with other professionals on efforts to improve engineering and manufacturing performance.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
- Education and Training
- Specialized Experience
- Technical
- Project Management
- Communication
Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories; Gold (highest quality category), Silver (middle quality category), or Bronze (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
- All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)
- All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses.
- VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veteran's preference, please submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
- EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.