Electrical Engineer, GS

Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13 (37474)

Announcement Type: TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type:
Permanent

USACE Organization:
South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Locations (City, State):
Jacksonville, FL

Position Overview/Duties:
Electrical Engineer with special emphasis on automated control systems, plant automation, process control, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Expertise needed in exterior/interior electrical distribution systems, electrical generator installations for critical power requirements, security/fire alarm system, and control installations for dams and other civil works projects. Applies extensive background of electrical engineering to solve novel/obscure problems.

• Serves as the Section's Technical Specialist engineer for one or more major projects.
• Reviews and produces designs (plans and specifications) for proposed works.
• Provides Independent and Agency Technical Review of in-house designs and designs prepared by other Corps Districts.
• Active regional participant in community of practice and with other Districts, CESAD, HQUSACE, other federal and non-federal agencies, and interested parties with respect to specific electrical design features of related work.
• Serves as first level reviewer of in-house designs prepared by other electrical engineers within the branch and section.
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, facilitating and communicating technical issues to meet project objectives, mission, goals.

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 after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 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 15% of the time.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• Professional Engineer:
  The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Qualifications:

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https:///

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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology