Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-12 (95753)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

USACE Organization

South Pacific Division (SPD) - Albuquerque District

Locations (City, State)

Albuquerque, NM

Position Overview/Duties

Serves as a senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for developing electrical designs performing technical reviews of electrical designs developed by Architectural-Engineering firms (A-E) and resolving electrical design related problems arising during construction. Provides electrical expertise for a wide range of design projects containing the most diverse, complex, and/or unconventional electrical and electronic features for projects in the District's Military (which includes, but not limited to, military construction, sustainment, restoration, modification, energy resilience conservation investment program (including power generation, electrical transmission, solar power, and wind turbines) products), Civil Works (which includes, but not limited to, dams (including hydropower), levees, utility relocations (including power generation facilities, electrical transmission lines, 
water/sewer lines, road realignments, etc.), Work for Others (WFO), and Hazardous and Toxic Radiological Waste (HTRW) Programs, which encompass four (4) western states, and in addition, for Civil Works projects, in parts of three (3) other states. Applies deep and diversified professional knowledge of Electrical Engineering theory, principles, and practices related to the layout and design of electrical systems and equipment. Projects typically have complex electrical and/or electronic requirements/features and include, but are not limited to unique, complex, or one of a kind Military facilities; specialized instructional facilities; medical and dental facilities, including clinics and hospitals; and multistory administrative buildings. Assigned projects may contain complex electrical requirements/features (e.g., intrusion detection systems with computer interfaces, radio frequency shielding, complex fire alarm and suppression systems with multiple intertied electrical and mechanical interfaces, complex overhead and underground exterior electrical and lighting systems, pecial grounding systems, integrated energy monitoring and control systems, emergency generator systems, high voltage power distribution systems, lightning and static electricity protection systems, and state-of-the-art telecommunications systems.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Other Requirements: 

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Post closing 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. 
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% 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.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework.

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

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-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.