You will serve as an Electrical Engineering Technician in the Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) Branch, Public Works Department, Naval Research Laboratory, of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington.

Duties

You will manage the Preventive Maintenance Program for electrical utilities, coordinating outages for the high voltage electrical systems and equipment. You will provide advice, solutions and assists Project Architect/Engineer on technical matters requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods for electric utility meters. You will perform periodic inspections of work performed by others, inspects high risk failure of performance areas concerning electrical work. You will perform and/or coordinates a wide variety of complex and/or major work requirements construction projects and facility service contracts for a wide variety of clients. You will review of project construction documents prior to contract award for technical soundness, compliance with Navy and industry requirements. You will serve as SME for the electrical overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. You will plan, organize, and carry out assignments, coordinates work with others, determines the approach and methodology to be used.

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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require occasional travel from normal duty station. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

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) Troubleshooting, identifying problem areas, and implementing solutions on a collaborative basis with the contractor and activity personnel; 2) Conducting inspections of electrical controls, UPS, standby generators, switch gear, and interior and exterior electrical power distribution and lighting; 3)Performing the duties of an electrical systems delivery specialist in matters associated with sophisticated and complex electrical systems on construction projects; 4) Supporting field investigations by producing AutoCAD deliverables in support of requirements generation, and; 5) Using correct set-up and testing procedures for commissioning of Electrical systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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