This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is an Electrical Engineer (Hydropower) GS-11/12 position with Tulsa Operations Division, located in Tulsa, OK. This position may be filled at the GS-11, or GS-12. Promotion is at Management's discretion.

Duties

Conduct feasibility studies of problem areas to determine existing conditions and operating requirements to obtain necessary information to initiate major maintenance and/or design projects. Analyze problems which require a high degree of originality in order to develop work methods for replacement of obsolete, unavailable parts and equipment. Perform engineering calculations to include analysis of power plant control systems, and programming and troubleshooting (SCADA) systems as required in the preparation of inhouse designs, programming of software, hardware, and specifications. Participate in pre-work conferences with contractor's representative and engineers, discussing changes or additions to existing plant facilities. Develop new approaches to the maintenance program to meet changing conditions and unusual problems, and to comply with current state-of-the-art practices/standards, such as Facility Equipment and Maintenance System (FEMS). Maintain contact with industry manufacturers and engineers concerning technical information or specialized equipment and new developments. Process reports on electrical engineering matters which influence current and future programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT TULSA DO NOT MAIL Tulsa, OK 74121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk