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Duties

As an Electrical Engineer you will: Serve as a technical authority in electrical utilities and distribution, fire and security systems, and other electrical/electronic systems. Direct, review, coordinate and approve a wide range of electrical engineering activities and projects. Determine long-term facility needs and develop them into achievable projects. Prioritize each project based on timeliness, need and facility impact. Serve as the Government Representative for design project negotiation and award with the Service Provider. Review the work of the Service Provider or contract A/Es for adequacy and thoroughness of design solutions, details, and feasibility studies. Serve as a decision-making authority when the Service Provider designs require compromises in the design. Participate in the selection of architect/engineer firms through Technical Panel membership, develop criteria for selection of firms, and serve as chairman of official selection committees. If you are selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as the GS-13 level described above; however, the duties are less complex and will be performed under close supervision with more detailed guidance.

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.
• Position requires Education, transcripts are required.
• Position requires financial disclosure, see "Additional Information" section.
• Position is a Tier 2, non-emergency/teleworker.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Electrical Engineer, GS-0850 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. Have successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico and have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college/university that included at least 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences; OR E. Have successfully passed the EIT examination and have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR F. Have 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. 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 above, to qualify for an Electrical Engineer position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, OR have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of engineering appropriate to this position. 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: developing layout, detailed designs, and specifications for electrical equipment used in building and utility distribution systems; analyzing previous specifications, architectural plans, and building codes to gather supplementary data for new designs and evaluations; analyzing existing or proposed electrical installations and identifying possible changes to cut costs or improve efficiency; assessing work and drawings submitted by contractors to determine their conformance with agency specifications, details, and ensures suitability of materials. OR C. a combination of post graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the above, to qualify for an Electrical Engineer 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: evaluating design objectives, scope, and design cost proposals as submitted by service providers in response to design requests; analyzing and evaluating electrical power capabilities in existing and proposed facilities and equipment; developing or reviewing A/E electrical system designs, plans, drawings, and schematics; inspecting as-built construction and noting deficiencies between ongoing construction and contract requirements. In addition to the above, to qualify for an Electrical Engineer 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: identifying problem areas in building and utility distribution systems and preparing conceptual scopes of work for resolution of system problems and equipment/system updates; determining long-term facility needs and developing them into achievable projects; reviewing and recommending approval of pre-construction activities, project schedules, operation and maintenance, electrical control/relay, closeout documents and as-built drawings; developing complete engineering cost estimates for a wide range of complex multi-contract projects involving complex technical issues; providing advice to designers and construction managers during the design and construction of projects. 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/12534174

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: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]