Supervisory Electronics Engineer.

About the role

The Supervisory Electronics Engineer leads the OSHA Technical Center (OTC) Engineering Services Division, overseeing operations, activities, and assignments in office and laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, plan, and organize the division’s operations, activities, and staff assignments.
• Oversee and provide leadership and technical guidance to professional, technician, and contract staff on technical and field support projects.
• Carry out supervisory and organizational responsibilities, including setting priorities, prescribing work requirements, and reviewing completed work.
• Develop strategic goals, objectives, and technical oversight for program planning and development.
• Propose, formulate, evaluate, plan, and oversee technical programs and projects to meet agency needs related to field equipment and instrumentation.
• Design, modify, and construct systems for calibration and service of industrial hygiene and safety equipment.
• Develop and maintain software for operation and control of computer-operated or assisted calibration systems.
• Represent OTC and OSHA’s interests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Provide professional advice and assistance to OTC management, OSHA staff, industrial hygienists, safety specialists, engineers, compliance officers, State program staff, trade associations, labor organizations, foreign governments, and industrial concerns regarding sampling and measurement instrumentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if not previously completed.
• Must obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if not previously completed.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and Specialized Experience as described below.

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or a degree that includes differential and integral calculus and advanced courses in five of the following seven areas:
  • Statics, dynamics
  • Strength of materials (stress-strain relationships)
  • Fluid mechanics, hydraulics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electrical fields and circuits
  • Nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties)
  • Any comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics (e.g., optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics)
• Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that demonstrates:
  • A thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and
  • A good understanding of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications.
  The adequacy of this background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
  • Professional registration or licensure (e.g., Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE)).
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or equivalent.
  • At least 60 semester hours of courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, including those specified above.
  • A related curriculum (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology) with at least 1 year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

Specialized Experience

At the GS-14 level, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, including:

• Coordinating with federal or state agencies.
• Developing electronic systems and applying OSHA regulations, ANSI, and NIOSH standards.
• Experience with instrument operation and calibration specifications.

Additional Information

• Foreign education must be evaluated for comparability to U.S. accredited programs.
• Falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school may result in disqualification or removal from federal service.
• Supervisors are responsible for advancing government ethics, modeling ethical behavior, and assisting with conflict-of-interest resolutions.
• This position is subject to confidential financial disclosure requirements (OGE Form 450).
• All personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, and information.
• Employees are subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and savings options.
• Paid leave (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for more details.