ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (HYDROPOWER)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Electrical Engineer (Hydropower) position with the USACE Little Rock District's Operations Division. This position is with the Hydropower Engineering Section located in Little Rock, AR.

Duties

• Conducts on-site investigations and feasibility studies to define requirements for major maintenance and design projects.
• Provides expert technical advice during major breakdowns, analyzes complex issues, and develops innovative work methods for equipment replacement.
• Performs engineering calculations, analysis, programming, and troubleshooting of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Coordinates the design of power plant equipment to ensure it meets design requirements.
• Works with the Engineering and Construction Division and project superintendents on major inspections and maintenance of hydroelectric generating units.
• Participates in conferences with contractors, discusses plant modifications, and directs the work of lower-grade employees.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Engineers: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-11 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which includes 2 out of 3 following: 1) Provide technical advice during major equipment breakdowns and analyze problems to develop work methods for replacing obsolete or unavailable parts; OR 2) Prepare cost estimates for project funding, recommend project priority scheduling, and prepare budget documentation for the Hydropower Mission; OR 3) Participate in the design of electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure it conforms with all related design requirements and project objectives. OR Education: Ph..D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as engineering; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes 2 out of 3 following: 1) Conduct inspections and maintenance on hydroelectric generating units, including generators, transformers, and associated equipment with power plants; OR 2) Review and evaluate contractors and manufacturers shop drawings to ensure the adequacy and practicability of equipment and system designs; OR 3) Evaluating Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for operations & maintenance facilities project processes. For the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.