This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/515496500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Incumbent is responsible for applying advanced electrical engineering theories, concepts, and principles while providing engineering consultations and expert advice on proposed plans and designs of electrical engineering projects.
Learn more about this agency10/31/2018 to 11/14/2018
$99,640 - $133,611 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - The incumbent spends the majority of their time out in the field . Travel is required approximately 60-70% of the time with overnight travel averaging 5-6 days per month. The incumbent may be required to come into the office/field site outside of normal duty hours.
Yes—Will be paid
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
13
No
No
PMA-19-WJ-25-DE
515496500
Incumbent is responsible for applying advanced electrical engineering theories, concepts, and principles while providing engineering consultations and expert advice on proposed plans and designs of electrical engineering projects including high voltage, (69kV or higher) power system protection, equipment, and facility upgrades, and other activities for a wide range of power system facilities in a large regional area. This position has responsibilities included in four major areas: 1) Designing, assessing, inspecting, and commissioning additions, replacements, and modifications to equipment and facilities. 2) Serving as an electrical engineering expert in assessing, recommending, and applying business practices such as administrative, financial, and contractual oversight; and providing electrical description of duties for engineering oversight to related engineering disciplines associated with the design and constructions of facilities. 3) Provides expertise knowledge to a variety of audiences in understanding maintenance practices, development of testing methods, and troubleshooting system problems occurring during installation, testing, and commissioning of high voltage substation controls and protection equipment; responsible for planning and scheduling future work requirements for power system needs and goals; develops standards operating procedures for equipment and operations support, serving as an expert advisor for power system and equipment related issues. 4) Reviews technical specifications for accuracy, compliance, quality, and safety. Maintains drawings, identifies appropriate solutions to complex engineering problems, and makes decisions for critical changes on major controversial issues using troubleshooting techniques, and operational integration. In each of these areas, incumbent has full technical responsibility and is an expert in their functional area.
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You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. Review the engineering qualification requirements here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
For GS-12: Experience applying electrical engineering principles and practices applicable to the planning, deployment or operation of high voltage (69kV or higher), interconnected electrical power systems controls or components, including transmission, power generation, communications, or controls involved in the operation protection of high voltage electrical power systems.
For GS-13: Experience applying electrical engineering principles and practices applicable to the planning, deployment, and operation of high voltage power systems (69kV or higher) developing electrical designs for metering, SCADA, and protective relay circuits for use on transmission equipment.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!
Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If this vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM's Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category.
Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised.
The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified", although they may differ slightly based on individual agency policy.
If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.
Displaced Federal employees: You will need to submit documentation verifying your involuntary separation and CTAP/ICTAP status. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information.
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation(DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority.Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must submit your complete application no later than 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish! Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference. For your security, your session in our online application system will "time-out" if you are inactive for a certain period of time. We recommend that you preview the assessment questions before you apply and prepare all of your information prior to beginning the application. If you do get "timed-out" you will have to log back in to USAJOBS and re-visit the vacancy announcement, you can then click "Update Application" to finish where you left off. Steps to submit a complete application:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/515496500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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