Do you have experience in facilities construction, renovation, design, energy usage or sustainability? If so, consider joining the Office of Research Facilities (ORF). The below Divisions have Engineering positions available. Please see the duties section for more information for each. The Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM) The Division of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (DFOM) The Division of Facilities Stewardship (DFS) The Division of Technical Resources (DTR)

Duties

As a General Engineer, you will: Lead planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities. Lead site investigations and evaluate data obtained to determine feasibility, topography, and site configuration or condition of structure and essential data prior to initiating design. Direct the preparation of detailed fee estimates and the pertinent correspondence, plans, reports and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion. Monitor project reviews, readjusting money, schedules and work required to complete assigned projects. Perform final acceptance inspections and complete all administrative actions required to close out assigned projects. Use information management, project tracking and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work. Ensure construction contractors are meeting local, state and federal health and safety requirements. For Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM): The DDCM leads and manages the NIH research facilities program for engineering, architecture, and construction from planning through contract closeout. DDCM supports the NIH biomedical research mission by providing unique and innovative facility solutions to support intramural research and related functions at the nearly 300-acre Bethesda, MD campus. DDCM engineering positions are unique within the NIH, and provide the opportunity to work in the field of biomedical research planning, design, and construction. DDCM provides a diverse operating environment including working with all NIH Institutes to deliver construction projects. DDCM projects provide engineers the ability to work in a variety of engineering roles and be involved in building cutting edge research facilities that are truly one of a kind. DDCM engineers partner with researchers and develop solutions to support research facility needs. For the Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM): The DFOM oversees the operations, maintenance, repair, and renovation of all NIH owned/leased facilities and utility systems. DFOM is also responsible for the comprehensive facility management program, operational technology system ownership, and assuring continued accreditation and certification of major programs through technical, engineering, and project support. DFOM engineers are responsible for monitoring project reviews and adjusting project funding and schedules. DFOM performs final inspections and supports incident response investigations, meetings, and programs regarding maintaining facility operations. DFOM develops and manages operational technology systems and facilities accreditation programs. For Division of Facilities Stewardship (DFS): The DFS performs portfolio assessments and develops and promotes plans, programs, projects, and policies to improve facilities' condition, sustainability, performance, energy and water use. DFS is responsible for the alignment of building mechanical systems, campus-wide electrical systems, and Clinical Center facilities systems with long term NIH master plans. The Energy Management Branch (EMB) of DFS is seeking engineers with experience in the development, implementation, and management of energy/water conservation projects. The EMB oversees the operation and maintenance of utility metering hardware, software, and data systems for steam, chilled water, and domestic water. EMB develops utility metrics for budget planning, new construction, reporting, or end use inquiries regarding expenses and analyzes data from energy/water consumption and associated costs. The EMB also manages steam trap testing and repair contracts, assesses and assists operations regarding controls and equipment efficiency, and assists maintenance staff in effecting repairs. The EMB reports on agency sustainability goals to include renewable energy generation and procurement. For Division of Technical Resources (DTR): The DTR provides technical expertise and consultation, comprehensive design reviews, quality assurance, and oversight for design and construction documents for NIH intramural and extramural biomedical research facilities, animal research facilities, aseptic production facilities, healthcare facilities, data centers at the NIH Central Utilities Plant (CUP), and Cogeneration (COGEN) Plant. DTR performs these functions through an established and systematic design review process that ensures that NIH facility design and construction conforms to applicable regulations, codes and standards, policies, and guidelines. DTR also develops and maintains ORF policies and national and international standards for NIH facilities' design, construction, commissioning, biocontainment certification and operations, and maintenance programs for new, renovated, and leased facilities in the intramural and extramural design and construction program as well as for select grantees.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education, transcripts are required (See "Qualifications" section of this announcement).
• Position requires financial disclosure, OGE-450 required.
• Position is a Tier 2, Non-Emergency, Teleworker.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a General Engineer, GS-0801 position, you must have: A. a degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; OR B. a degree in professional engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics: (1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (7) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; OR C. be registered as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; OR D. be currently registered as an Engineering Intern (EI) or an Engineer in Training (EIT); OR E. successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.; OR F. successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described above; OR G. successfully completed a curriculum that led to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. In addition to the Basic Qualifications above, to qualify for a General Engineer, GS-0801 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, OR I have completed the requirements for such a degree in an appropriate field of engineering; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in evaluating design and construction objectives and preparing preliminary designs; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property; preparing fee estimates; and making detailed reports listing omissions and defects and assure the correction of all omissions and defects listed; OR C. a combination of post graduate education and experience that is directly related to the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the Basic Qualifications above, to qualify for a General Engineer, GS-0801 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: conferring with customers regarding design and construction requirements, material needs, building limitations and functional use of space; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property; preparing specifications and detailed cost estimates for use in bid evaluations and change order requests; and making final inspections, checking all phases of contract compliance with specifications and drawings. In addition to the Basic Qualifications above, to qualify for a General Engineer, GS-0801 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design and construction; preparing detailed fee estimates and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion; conducting studies and developing plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor and materials; coordinating construction projects and resolving problems or conflicts that impede the progress and timely completion of construction projects; and interpreting building codes, regulations, construction standards and guidelines. 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. 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. 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/12516532

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: James Saab
• Phone: 301-402-3121
• Email: [email protected]