Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13 (71000)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC) Locations (City, State) Huntsville, AL Position Overview/Duties 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. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this announcement. Functions as a technical expert in the highly complex Electronic Security Systems (ESS)Program Mandatory Center of Expertise for USACE, located at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville and is fully responsible for all assigned individual projects, including establishment of criteria, performance of site surveys, preparation of designs, review of designs, formulation and acceptance of testing procedures, resolution of specialized technical hardware and software problems, and all other technical coordination required to ensure the successful deployment and operation of each ESS project. Advise and instruct other CE Divisions/Districts/Agencies relative to ESS program policies, technical procedures, and make binding, on-the-spot decisions at the designer's facility, at the supplier's factory, or on the installation site to solve controversial technical matters. Provides expertise to the field operating Divisions/Districts/Agencies in resolution of operational and technical problems after ESS acceptance, with emphasis on state-of-the-art technology. Conducts special studies of state-of-the-art ESS applications and special problems which arise during design, construction, testing, and operation. Participates in technical forums with other Government agencies as well as industry in the development and improvement of various ESS technical criteria. Participates in ESS Special Action Groups (SAG) called by HQUSACE to investigate special ESS problems dealing with planning for ESS expansions and other technical issues required to resolve complex technical problem areas. Reviews planning for new systems or system expansion designs for conformance to established design techniques, standards, and regulations. Verifies all design analyses and calculations prior to the start of CE Division/District detail design activities. Prescribes special technical performance requirements for the system and support facilities required. Reviews and evaluates all proposed individual project changes for overall impacts and potential precedent-setting actions. Determines modifications required to existing equipment in order to achieve required performance standards and technical requirements for new systems and equipment. Prepares designs for application of unique equipment or systems for complex and highly sophisticated state-of-the-art instrumentation systems. Resolves unique one-of-a-kind problems requiring new techniques and state-of-the-art design considerations. Prepares technical provisions of project specifications for incorporation in construction contracts. Reviews the contractor's ESS proposals, including hardware, software, sensors, communications, and test/checkout procedures. Reviews the contractor's submittals/shop drawings for accuracy, adequacy, and conformance with contract drawings and specifications, and the contractor's test plans and procedures. Reviews design analyses submitted to prove the system capabilities. Participates in factory and field acceptance testing for each ESS project. Basic Education Requirements For 0850 Series Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate. structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience — college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure — Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than a written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test — Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses — Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that includes the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph The courses must be fully acceptable towards meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum — Successful completion of a curriculum leading to 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 the applicant has had 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. Requirements In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in federal service (GS-12). Investigates and resolves problems and conditions in electrical systems for electronic security systems which impact cost, safety, and performance. Knowledge of sources and techniques used to develop and apply novel approaches in the solution of engineering/technical problems. Applies advanced theories, concepts, and principles in the science of professional electrical engineering sufficient to serve as a consultant and expert on the electrical engineering aspects of electronic security systems for proposed and existing plans, designs, and installation activities, for worldwide projects. Other Conditions And Requirements How to Apply: 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. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collection form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance). 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. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Multiple selections will be made. Hiring incentives such as a relocation incentive 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 has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30 % of the time. 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