This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Engineering Technician (Electrical) responsible for design engineering and contract administration of a variety of electrical features and related electrical systems.

Duties

Carries out the full range of technical engineering functions associated with the mechanical and related electrical features of facility operations. Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment, and circuitry. Repairs and replaces a variety of system parts and components. Provides technical advice concerning system and equipment capabilities and limitations. Reviews product data and Operations and Maintenance (O and M) manuals prior to the start of each maintenance period. Recommends approval of preventative maintenance schedules to reduce impact to operations. Observes and investigates facility service, construction, and operations at all stages to identify problems related to electrical systems. Coordinates construction operations with contractors, utility companies, COR, Centers of Excellence/Standardization, and any other agency representatives. Experience alternating circuit (AC) systems equipment include 120/240-volt single-phase, 120/208/277/480-volt three-phase, and 4,160-volt distribution systems. Ensures strict adherence to safety provisions of the contract and facility. Review and recommended approval of facility service contracts and construction contracts as-built drawings and Operations and Maintenance (O and M) manuals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is Mission Essential. Incumbent is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
• Required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing, or obtain within first year of employment.
• Required to have a valid state driver's license based on job-related, site- specific requirements.
• Required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.
• Required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must have: I have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Five (5) years of specialized experience maintaining and troubleshooting AC and DC power systems, conduit bending and threading, oscilloscope understanding and usage, and liquid filled battery maintenance. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Ten (10) years of specialized experience maintaining and troubleshooting AC and DC power systems, conduit bending and threading, oscilloscope understanding and usage, and liquid filled battery maintenance.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk