Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Baltimore District

Locations (City, State)

Baltimore, MD

Position Overview/Duties

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Who May Apply: This is an internal position announcement and only open to current, permanent USACE employees with OPM qualification standards eligibility at the GS-0850-13 level.

Position Title: Lead Technical Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13, in the North Atlantic Division, Baltimore District, Electrical Section.

Announcement Open Period: 05 May - 26 May 2026

Anticipated Start Date: This assignment will begin on/about pay periods in the 2nd Quarter, FY26.

Position Summary:

Serves as a Technical Lead Electrical Engineer and District-wide expert in addressing and resolving novel, extremely technical state-of-the-art, unusual and controversial electrical engineering matters and systems which normally support multi-functional structures such as highly technical laboratories, hospitals, communication facilities, training facilities, barracks, munitions facilities, airfields and appurtenant structures, family housing, administration buildings, flood protection facilities and dams, on-site and off-site utility systems, power plants, hazardous and toxic cleaning facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide electrical expertise to achieve comprehensive whole building systems commissioning through complete cycle of planning, design, construction, and initial operations.
• Development of designs, studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for military, non-military vertical construction, civil, and EMDC projects.
• Serves as a District consultant, expert advisor, and mentor in resolving all aspects of electrical engineering work including power, lighting, communications, and electronic security systems.
• Responsible for all electrically related tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Production and review of designs, cost estimates, specifications, studies, and systems analysis;
  • Electrical and electronic systems and equipment include computer-controlled UPS systems;
  • High and medium voltage underground and overhead distribution systems, substations and related control and protection equipment;
  • Interior facility power systems, exterior and interior lighting and controls systems, photo voltaic systems, signal systems such as security and telecommunications.

Other Conditions and Requirements

The position requires the incumbent to possess a current State-issued Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain a State-issued PE license within 18 months of initial appointment.

The incumbent, upon supervisory notification, is required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, up to Top Secret SCI, and;

- Must be able to pass a polygraph test, or series of polygraph tests, and continue to pass the polygraph test on a periodic basis;

- Upon designation as a Top Secret or higher, this position will be designated as a required drug testing program position, requiring the incumbent to refrain from illegal drug use and submit to drug testing when directed under the conditions of employment.

• • Additional Conditions and Requirements:

    - Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

    - All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.

    - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.

    - A trial or probationary period may be required.

    - A supervisory probationary period may be required.

    - Direct deposit of pay is required.

    - This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

    - This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

    - This position is eligible for situational telework.

    - This position requires frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing up to 40lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.