Do you have experience performing field engineering, contract administration, and troubleshooting of utility systems? If so, please consider joining the Office of the Research Facilities, Division of Technical Resources! As an Engineering Technician you will support the Division in the management, operation, and maintenance of utility services including steam, chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, sewer, and domestic water.

Duties

As an Engineering Technician, you will, Respond to immediate utility distribution system problems relating to a distribution system and/or component failure. Perform field-engineering analyses or utility distribution systems and components to assure that they continue to meet the minimum requirements to assure system integrity. Assist utility engineers and consultants in conducting computer modeling and simulations to analyze utility distribution systems to assure that the systems and components are operating within their designed parameters. Write utility correspondence and contract documentation such as scopes of work or Statement of Work (SOW), cost estimates to explain, provide directions, and to procure and resolve equipment and system problems. Perform periodic analyses, inspections, and reviews of utility distribution systems to identify system deficiencies relative to capacity, flexibility, component condition, reliability, efficiency, operation, maintenance and safety. Attend design and construction meetings were applicable. Manage utility maintenance contracts and projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• This position is an Emergency Essential position. Please see Additional Information section.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Engineering Technician, GS-0802 position at the GS-11 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and developing technical drawings in support of an engineering project; preparing project plans including overall project scheduling and engineering requirements; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property and evaluating and recording observations and technical information; preparing project cost and manpower estimates; and developing and presenting briefings on project plans and designs. In order to qualify for an Engineering Technician, GS-0802 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: directing technical staff in field investigations and surveys of construction or engineering projects to obtain facility or equipment data; determining data collection and analysis procedures for facilities or construction or engineering projects; providing recommendations to senior engineering staff on project designs; reviewing specifications of proposed construction or engineering plans to ensure economical and effective performance of utility systems; coordinating internal organizational staff and external parties to accomplish construction or engineering objectives. 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 for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12524045

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: William Bryan
• Phone: 301-435-3660
• Email: [email protected]