You will serve as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the NAS Patuxent River Public Work Department of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***

Duties

You will use common computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to create documents and reports. You will perform quality reviews to determine reliability of electrical and mechanical equipment. You will analyze project requirements to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. You will adapt oral communication methods and styles based on the audience and the target objectives. You will advise higher-level management of problems involving the relationships of the operations. You will compose written reports to sponsors and managers to convey program status. You will be evaluating electrical facilities, developing scopes of work / independent government estimates and reviewing contractor's submissions working with an electrical engineer when necessary.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Reassignments within the commuting area may be required as the workload is reduced at one site and increased at another.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

FOR GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:1) Resolving complex and diverse construction and design problems encountered during the performance of projects assigned; 2) Reviewing project plans/specifications prior to contract award, and ensuring contractors are in compliance with state and federal environmental, safety and labor regulations; 3) Reviewing construction plans and specifications, monitoring construction plans to ensure work tracks contract completion date; and 4) Making recommendations to resolve problems encountered including technical or procedural changes NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. FOR GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Evaluating and assuring the QC efforts of the construction contractor, providing coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects; 2) Working closely with the assigned NAVFAC Construction Manager and contractor's Site Safety and Health Officer in reviewing and enforcing the management of the contractor's safety program to assure adhere to contract requirements; 3) Applying technical knowledge and sound judgement to assist in the resolution of encountered field issues, problems or conflicts and; 4) Supporting the Contract Specialist in the administration of construction contracts and task orders. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: . https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Physical Demands The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity. Regularly conducts quality assurance reviews of construction. Much of the time is spent walking, crouching, standing, and climbing high ladders to conduct quality assurance reviews. Work Environment Work generally involves minimal risks and observance of safety precautions typical of an office setting. However, field inspections are made which may require protective clothing. Protective clothing worn in field inspections includes hard hats, reflective vest, hard-toed boots, safety glasses, and ear protection. Other protective wear such as safety harnesses, coveralls, and gloves may be required for certain situations. The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, etc. To ensure employee safety and health, NAVFAC Washington maintains personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include protective equipment (i.e. ear protection or respirator), adherence to related regulations and medical surveillance. As part of medical surveillance program, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess qualifications for duty involving these agents.

Education

Contacts

• Address NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH 1001 North St SE 208 Washington, DC 20020 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]