General Engineer

Job Summary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings. This General Engineer position is in the Division of LNG – Facility Review & Inspections in Washington, DC in the Office of Energy Projects.

For more information visit:
Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov).

• As a General Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: studying a variety of engineering and safety problems in evaluating the design, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities; performing engineering analyses using appropriate engineering models; organizing and leading technical meetings on authorized LNG projects; preparing the engineering analyses included in Commission NEPA documents for proposed LNG facilities and communicating information to stakeholders.

This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and any supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the position. Your resume must address the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics):
Engineering, Software, Verbal Communication, Written Communication. The online assessment is used to evaluate your relevant education and experience in relation to the required competencies for this position.

The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. You must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the Final date to receive applications. If selected, you may need to provide speeches or presentations when a specialized experience statement requires presenting information to a large audience.

After your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. You will be notified of your application status up to four times throughout the process via your USAJOBS dashboard.

Resume (maximum of 2 pages; if longer, only first two pages reviewed). The resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy questionnaire. Include: position title, employer, dates, hours, detailed duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities, supervisory responsibilities, and number of staff supervised.

Transcripts (required when the position has an education requirement; unofficial copies acceptable).

Vacancy Questionnaire – submit and complete online eligibility and vacancy questions.

For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits.

FERC is ranked in top 5 midsize agency for Effective Leadership and #1 in Work‑Life Balance. Telework and workplace flexibilities are offered. Selected candidates must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), submit Federal salary payments by direct deposit, complete a Personal Identity Verification process, and comply with OGE Standards of Conduct and ethics training.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.

Agency Contact Email:
Patricia.

Stephenson
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