This position is being offered through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. See more about Direct Hire under Conditions of Employment below Serves as the buildings management Energy Manager for agency occupied facilities nationwide. Provides technical and program support for Government Energy Programs and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and engineering advisor. See DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS for more information about this position.

Duties

Analyzes, develops and implements energy conservation studies, initiatives, projects and operations. Prepares submission documents for cost effective energy conservation. Develops time and cost estimates for engineering projects, maintenance schedules, budget requirements and justifications to adhere to Federal programs and strategies for alternative energy use such as solar, water and electric. Manages the energy efficiency and water conservation programs. Performs in-depth studies and analyses of specific energy and water issues. Writes, analyzes, and studies performance requirements of engineering projects that can affect energy efficiency and water conservation. Addresses operating problems for energy efficiency and water conservation. Considers factors such as safety and human factors engineering, technical risks, functionality, reliability, failure analysis, quality assurance, maintainability, affordability of each system and device and impact on the environment. Provides engineering and scientific contract management and oversight for work that affects energy efficiency and water conservation. Executes a variety of engineering projects from conception to completion. Manages and performs professional engineering and scientific work of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering fields.

Requirements

• This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
• Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement.
• STEM position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority and are open to all U.S. citizens.
• Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees selected under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
• Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Three" do not apply.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• See QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for other important information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this GS-13 General Engineer (Energy Engineer) position you must demonstrate: (1) the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the federal GS-0801 series -- AND -- (2) at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. (1) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR) A. Degree in Engineering from a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET (see www.abet.org for information on engineering programs that have received accreditation) OR B. Degree in Engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven 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 (highlight those courses on your transcript to ensure they receive consideration) OR C. Combination of education and experience comprised of college-level education, training AND technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering AND (2) a theoretical and practical understanding of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. This claim must be based on one of the following and supporting documents must be submitted: (1) Professional registration or licensure -- current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. (2) Written Test -- evidence of successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. (3) Specific academic courses -- successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences that included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven 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. Courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program and must be highlighted on your transcript(s). (4) Related degree -- a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology or geology) may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided you have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO DEMONSTRATE THIS IOR WILL BE EVALUATED. (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position/experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of energy conservation projects and oversight of work that affects energy efficiency and water conservation If you have this experience, you must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it. Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe. An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (IOR and Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Information on this job series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf CONDITIONS OF POSITION Most work is performed in an office setting. Occasional duties may involve outside activities where you may be subject to inclement weather. When performing inspections, you will visit construction sites, building systems and spaces and will be subjected to periods of standing, walking over rough uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching. Work may involve moderate risks or discomforts that may require special safety precautions, such as working around moving parts, carts and machines. You may be exposed to high noise levels, dust and toxic or irritating chemicals, and may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toed shoes, masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves or shields. You may be required to wear a respirator on an as-needed basis and may be required to shave to support the proper fit of a respirator. The work requires some physical exertion when inspecting facilities and observing work and projects in progress. You may be required to report to or remain at your workstation to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday because of hazardous weather or other emergency situations. In case of snow, you may be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions. Employees in this position are on call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You may be required to travel to agency delegated and non-delegated buildings.

Education

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met and demonstrated by all applicants (see QUALIFICATIONS).

To satisfy the IOR, submit a copy of your full transcript(s) and other applicable supporting documents, even if you already hold a federal 0800 series position.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.

DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A FULL TRANSCRIPT THAT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.

TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE LEGIBLE or you may not receive credit for your degree or completed courses.


TRANSCRIPTS: submit a copy of your full transcript showing your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and your degree in Engineering OR (if your degree isnotfrom a school of engineering that has at least one program accredited by ABET) completion of *creditable courses. If you attended more than one college or university, submit transcripts for all schools attended.

Transcripts that do not show that an Engineering Degree was conferred cannot be considered to have resulted in an Engineering Degree. Check your transcript to be sure this information is shown.

*Since course titles do not always indicate that a course pertains to a creditable curriculum:

-- Applicants claiming IOR Option B (differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the seven areas of engineering science or physics) should highlight qualifying courses to ensure they are given consideration.

-- Applicants claiming IOR Option C (combination of college-level education, training or technical experience) should also highlight relevant engineering courses to ensure that consideration is given to the college education portion of this requirement. NOTE that your experience under Option C must be in addition to the 52 weeks of Specialized Experience AND you must provide documentation that fully supports your claim. Read the information carefully.

Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO CONFIRM IT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. You must upload your transcripts as part of your application. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of your appointment.

Contacts

• Address DCBFM - OFLM 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCBFM
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]