Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an engineering technician in support of the Joint Base (JB) installation energy management program ensuring smart investment of resources to operate facilities with a focus on energy, community planning, environmental planning, and real property assets.

Duties

1. Performs utility contract management and coordination with metering and utility budget development. 2. Supports the Energy Management Program on the facility as it relates to existing facilities and systems, as well as planned improvements in order to reduce overall demand and increase efficiency of base operations by utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical/mechanical/civil engineering. 3. Coordinates with Operations and Programs Flight on energy related operations and maintenance activities. 4. Plans and executes energy related facility projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• PCS expenses are not authorized.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Engineering Technical Series, 0802 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes technical knowledge and abilities applicable to a wide range of energy management technical duties; ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems; ability to adapt precedent or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for the specialized requirements of some projects; and ability to apply the standard practices of related engineering disciplines as they relate to electrical technical functions; ability to monitor large-scale facility engineering projects so as to assure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements. OR EDUCATION: I have two full years of graduate education or a master's degree. (Note: Degree must be directly related to the position being filled. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education). OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Technical knowledge of energy & facilities management, civil engineering concepts, HVAC mechanical systems, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines. 2. Knowledge of technical details and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations. 3. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts. systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions and knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work; coordinate with other engineering or operational disciplines and architects; 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

IF USING 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.

Contacts

• Address JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst 2903 McGuire Blvd JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]