General Engineer

Summary This position is part of the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer, you will provide professional engineering expertise and support to DOE programs, projects or initiatives whose mission or responsibilities include designing, evaluating, developing, testing, modifying, installing, inspecting, and/or maintaining products and systems. Learn more about this agency Duties As a General Engineer, you will: Overseeing and managing complex DOE engineering projects, including designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives, acting as a departmental contact, and preparing necessary documentation like budgets and statements of work. Providing expert technical guidance and recommendations, acting as an advisor and consultant to other engineers, staff, and management on unusual, difficult, or controversial technical engineering matters, offering expert opinions for planning, organizing, and implementing projects and processes. Conducting in-depth technical analysis, resolving major conflicts, unique issues, and engineering uncertainties by analyzing technical issues, requirements, and development efforts, considering variable data and rapid technological changes. Developing innovative solutions and implementing significant projects, creating advanced recommendations for programs and methods and leading projects crucial to DOE's mission, operating programs, and energy resource sustainability. Evaluating and applying new technologies and strategies, assessing and implementing new or improved technologies, strategies, and trends, and developing or collaborating on new standards, applications, and theories to enhance engineering programs' integrity, economy, quality, and effectiveness. Delivering presentations on program objectives and progress to professional audiences, attending meetings and conferences to stay current with developments, and representing the organizational unit in internal and external exchanges of information. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. Occasional travel may be required. This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Leading and managing significant engineering projects involving complex technical challenges and diverse stakeholders. This includes demonstrating responsibility for project planning, execution, and evaluation, and making critical technical decisions to achieve project goals. Analyzing and resolving highly intricate technical engineering problems, developing innovative solutions, and providing expert recommendations that significantly influence project direction or organizational strategy. This involves critically evaluating complex data, identifying underlying issues, and proposing effective courses of action. Developing and communicating comprehensive technical reports, proposals, or strategic plans for engineering initiatives to a variety of audiences, adhering to established technical and regulatory standards. This reflects the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable documents and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [email protected]. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.