Electrical Engineer

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below:

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following:

• 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as evaluating electrical design objectives and/or features; identifying cost-effective and/or efficient procedures used for project design and performance within established practices and/or guidance; and preparing necessary drawings, specifications, technical calculations, and/or supporting documents for advertised or negotiated procurements.
• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
• equivalent combination of education and experience

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as designing electrical features and equipment for buildings and structures; developing design studies, engineering plans, specifications, and reports for individual projects, determine necessary revisions to project features to obtain a functionally and electrically adequate end product; identifying efficient procedures for project design and performance within established practices and/or guidance.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering in order to provide advice on difficult but conventional issues in the areas of energy conservation and sustainability.
• Ability to manage and develop new electrical engineering programs for the Agency.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering that enables personnel to provide advice to headquarters and field personnel in all areas of design and construction of electrical systems.
• Ability to apply new developments to problems not readily treatable accepted methods.
• Knowledge of legislation, laws and regulations regarding the contracting of government services and the product expected.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Knowledge of review and evaluation techniques and contract specifications.

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). 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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.