This position is in Office of Mission Support (OMS); Office of Real Property, Safety, and Security; Real Property Services Division; Architecture & Engineering Management Branch. About the Office of Mission Support | US EPA. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as assisting in the development of design criteria and project specifications for building or facilities construction projects; providing advice of recommendations to personnel on facility design and construction issues. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as developing design criteria and project specifications for building or facilities construction projects; providing advice or recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on facility design and construction issues; and coordinating with engineers or other personnel to carry out construction projects or resolve issues. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of principles and practices of mechanical/electrical engineering that enables employees to provide expert advice to headquarters and field personnel. Skill in written communication. Ability to make technical recommendations and decisions and are generally accepted as a final commitment. Ability to communicate effectively in the capacity of spokesman for the Agency in many areas of the employee’s expertise. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge necessary to evaluate the latest developments in systems, materials, equipment and methods and to incorporate those into technical requirements. Ability to apply new developments to problems not readily treatable accepted methods. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You must have one of the following:

• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college

OR

• Combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.  The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional registration as an engineer.
2. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test.
3. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
4. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Alan Hixenbaugh
• Phone: 513-569-7601
• Email: [email protected]