Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M24-12271021-OBAF. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency

Duties

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. This position is in the Office of the Senior Vice President of Board Authorized Finance (OBAF) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM, the Bank) and is assigned to the Engineering and Environment Division (E&E). E&E supports OBAF's focus on the Bank's Medium- and Long-term portfolios through assessments of technical feasibility and compliance with established environmental and social requirements for projects prior to authorization, monitoring of technical and environmental performance following authorization, and application of several key agency policies throughout the lifecycle of the transaction. E&E also supports the Bank's Short-term portfolio through issue-specific eligibility determinations. This position is located in the Technical Engineer group of E&E. This group is responsible for evaluating EXIM transactions to identify technical risks and confirm the technical feasibility of the complex projects seeking EXIM's financial support utilizing good engineering practice, and to determine eligibility for support with respect to EXIM requirements, policies and guidelines throughout the transaction life cycle. The primary responsibility of the position is to accomplish mining engineering technical reviews and monitoring of transactions for foreign projects that are subject to compliance with EXIM's statutory requirements and financial lending procedures, policies, and guidelines. Duties include, but are not limited to: Evaluates the technical feasibility and assesses the technical risks of projects in the mining, mineral processing and/or civil engineering sectors with respect to industry best practices and relevant engineering guidelines. Prepares detailed written reports/analyses for inclusion in transaction Board memoranda describing the project, including the evaluation of the technical feasibility of the design and implementation plan, reasonableness of proposed project costs and schedules, identification and assessment of technical risks and alignment with EXIM eligibility criteria. Provides technical expertise on potential or pending mining engineering applications, components, and industry activities for EXIM Bank. Provides under supervision, technical expertise on a broad range of mining engineering specialties which may include, but are not limited to mining, fluid mechanics, rock mechanics, mineral economics, coal characteristics and minerals processing. Participates in the work of a transaction team of specialists as the mining engineering technical expert and provides consultation on mining engineering concepts applicable to the projects. Under supervision, works with the deal team on mining aspects of agreements, and support of transactions throughout the life of the transaction. Performs due diligence on projects to include analysis of project contracts and supporting documents, site inspections, review of project construction progress and monitoring of operational performance. Serves as a primary liaison with applicants on technical matters and on specific policies that are administered by the Engineering and Environment Division to facilitate reasonable and timely resolution of issues identified during the due diligence process. Prepares formal technical and/or environmental & social analysis memoranda to inform the Bank's Board of Directors as to the technical feasibility of subject projects, adherence to relevant policies and compliance with EXIM's Environmental & Social Due Diligence Procedures and Guidelines. Advises the Board of Directors of identified technical and environmental & social risks associated with proposed project activities, and of the adequacy of associated risk mitigation measures. Provides general technical information, explanations, and interpretations of EXIM policies to non-technical personnel of the Bank and maintains an information base of technical books, periodicals, files, and industry contacts

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
• Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a national security (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI) clearance.
• The incumbent for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for EXIM.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements For Engineers: A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions In addition to the Basic Requirements noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience utilizing and applying advanced knowledge of mining engineering principles, such as fluid mechanics, rock mechanics, mineral economics, mining techniques and minerals processing, and professional practices from the mining engineering sector to properly evaluate technical analyses and designs and make authoritative technical determinations that support decisions on authorization of financial support for project related transactions; Experience assessing technical risks and technical feasibility of projects in the mining sector, including the interaction and suitability of associated project infrastructure features required for successful mining operations; AND Experience in the review process for complex project related documentation, such as Engineering Specifications, Procurement and Construction contracts, permits, and feasibility studies to assess feasibility and performance risk. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-13 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 03/08/2024, the closing date of the announcement.

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Contacts

• Address Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 US
• Name: Sandra Brown
• Phone: (202) 565-3325
• Email: [email protected]