Job details
Salary $126,233 - $164,102 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Provides expertise on building electrical systems in support of construction quality assurance responsibilities of the project director.
Reviews various contractor submittals, including manufacture’s literature describing all electrical materials, shop drawings for all electrical equipment to determine if they meet the requirements for the project.
Resolves complex electrical construction problems and design modifications identified as a result of on-site reviews.
Provides advice and guidance regarding all aspects of electrical systems/concerns to ensure compliance with construction requirements and standards, security rules, building codes, and industry best practices.
Provides expertise and technical guidance regarding the commissioning process; to include performing contractor officer representative (cor) duties.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
U.sCitizenship is required.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.
Statement of employment & financial interest required prior to appointment.
Successfully pass the e-verify employment verification checkTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify/
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcementIf you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
Applicants must meet one of the following basic requirements:
ABachelor’s or higher degree: the program must be (1) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (abet); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-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
BCombination 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 professional 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 engineeringThe adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1Professional registration or licensure: current registration as an engineer intern (ei), engineer in training (eit), or licensure as a professional engineer (pe) by any state, the district of columbia, guam, or puerto ricoAbsent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than 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 registrationFor 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.
2Written test: evidence of having successfully passed the fundamentals of engineering (fe) 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.
3Specified academic courses: successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph aThe courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph a.
4Related curriculum: successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor`s or higher 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 guidanceOrdinarily 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(the above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
Notes:
1) applicants who meets the basic requirements in a or b above, except as noted under b.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise;
2) professional engineering experience required for grades gs-7 and above is defined as non-routine engineering work that required and was characterized by professional knowledge of engineering, professional ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems, and positive and continuing development of professional knowledge and ability;
3) to be considered, applicants must submit transcripts and copies of professional registration and/or licensure to verify basic requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
In addition to the basic requirements above, you must also have 1 year of specialized experience that is related to the work of the position, is equivalent to at least the gs-13 level in the federal service, and demonstrates the following:
Experience developing requirements and writing statements of work, cost estimates, and making decisions on equipment purchases.
Experience providing electrical engineering assistance in design oversight, construction support, and troubleshooting electrical systems in facilities.
Experience managing the electrical engineering requirements of major electrical design, construction, and renovation or alteration projects at diverse locations overseas.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the united statesIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingFor a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
Additional information
For reasonable accommodation at the u.sDepartment of state, please contact the office of accessibility and accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or oaa@state.gov.
If eligible, telework and remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approvalPlease note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcementIf eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other bureaus/offices in the department for up to 240 daysTelework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this jobNote: responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
Qualified - in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
Well qualified - in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
Highly qualified - in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
Highly qualified applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviewThe category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this positionYour qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to electrical engineering.
Ability to conduct constructability reviews of project plans.
Ability to interpret and apply working drawings and design specifications.
Knowledge of electrical standards and codes.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.
Veterans: qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the highly qualified category [,except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the gs-09 grade level, or higherThis position is considered scientific/professionalOther 10-point preference eligible and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible applicants within the category in which they qualifyView information on veterans` preference on opm’s fed hire vets website.
Agency and interagency career transition assistance program (ctap and ictap) eligibles: if you have never been a federal employee, you are not ctap or ictap eligibleView information about ctap and ictap eligibility on opm`s career transition resources websiteYou must be rated in the well-qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you`re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you`re eligible under their policies.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.mEastern time (et) on the closing date of this announcement.
1Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and trainingInclude the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteeredYour resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
2Transcripts, if applicable and you are qualifying based on educationSee the qualification and education sections of this announcement for more informationIf selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employmentR
3Other qualification documentation (e.gCertificates, certifications, etc.), if applicableSee the qualification section of this announcement for more information.
4Veterans` preference documentation, if applicable:
To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty.
To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the sf-15 (application for 10-point veteran preference) to support your claim (e.g., dd-214, official statement from the department of veterans affairs, etc.)If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed sf-15 and all required documentation listed on the sf-15 to support your claim.
To claim 0-point sole survivorship preference, submit a copy of your dd-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after august 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
For all preference claims:
Dd-214 member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditionsThe expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.
For more veterans’ preference information, visit the usajobs help center.
5Ictap/ctap documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (rif) separation notice, rif separation sf-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.)Visit our agency’s ictap and ctap eligibility information sites for more information and required application documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your informationWe’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changesYou have until 11:59 p.mEastern time (et) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Step 1: select the `apply` button and follow the instructions to register or sign into usajobs.
Step 2: submit your resumePlease see the required documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
Step 3: complete the online assessment questions.
Step 4: submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the required documents section.
To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the application instructions section of our agency’s civil service selection process site.
Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the help desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.mAnd 7:00 p.mEt
Alternate application procedures
If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application packageContact the human resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.mAnd 5:00 p.mEt at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcementThe application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the human resources office no later than 11:59 p.mEt on the closing date of this announcementPaper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Agency contact information
Elizabeth rice
Phone
843-952-0027
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Riceec@state.gov
Address
U.sDepartment of state
1999 dyess avenue
Charleston, south carolina 29405
United states
Next steps
After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants’ qualificationsThen, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the “how you will be evaluated” section, to the hiring manager for selection considerationYour application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:
After applications are received.
After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.
After candidates are referred to the hiring manager.
After a selection is made.
For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.
Fair and transparent
The federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparentPlease read the following guidance.
Equal employment opportunity (eeo) policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy act
Social security number request
Required documents
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.mEastern time (et) on the closing date of this announcement.
1Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and trainingInclude the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteeredYour resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
2Transcripts, if applicable and you are qualifying based on educationSee the qualification and education sections of this announcement for more informationIf selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employmentR
3Other qualification documentation (e.gCertificates, certifications, etc.), if applicableSee the qualification section of this announcement for more information.
4Veterans` preference documentation, if applicable:
To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty.
To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the sf-15 (application for 10-point veteran preference) to support your claim (e.g., dd-214, official statement from the department of veterans affairs, etc.)If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed sf-15 and all required documentation listed on the sf-15 to support your claim.
To claim 0-point sole survivorship preference, submit a copy of your dd-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after august 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
For all preference claims:
Dd-214 member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditionsThe expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.
For more veterans’ preference information, visit the usajobs help center.
5Ictap/ctap documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (rif) separation notice, rif separation sf-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.)Visit our agency’s ictap and ctap eligibility information sites for more information and required application documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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