ELECTRICAL ENGINEER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Company
Department of the Air Force - Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Location
Dahlgren, Virginia Dahlgren, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of electric power and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks and associated components, nodes, and systems required to effectively operate power grids.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized
- Incumbent must have or be capable of obtaining and retaining a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
- For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
- Position is subject to polygraph testing
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
- New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- In accordance with Incumbent may be required to serve a probationary period of three years beginning with the date of appointment
- Must reside in the local commuting area as this is not a remote or telework position
Qualifications
For DR-I: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices related to electric power and/or SCADA; knowledge in using programming languages such as Python to develop solutions to analytical problems. Candidates should also apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques related to electric power and/or SCADA.
For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DR-I/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices related to electric power and/or SCADA; uses programming languages such as Python to develop and recommend custom solutions to analytical problems. Candidates should also display comprehensive knowledge in applying systems thinking concepts and techniques and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques related to electric power and/or SCADA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates.):
- Knowledge of design and operation of electric power networks and nodes including SCADA, substations, transformers, transmission, distribution, and power plants
- Ability to work as part of and/or lead multi-disciplinary analysis teams, performing the full range of project management responsibilities
- Skill in developing plans of action to include concept development, deliverable timelines, milestone schedules, solution assessments, and manpower and funding recommendations
- Ability to contribute to the development and documenting of new or improved concepts, techniques, methods of analysis or processes
- Ability to provide guidance to other analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative partners
- Skill in developing innovative and useful approaches for improving or expanding methodologies, models, products and services, including technically advancing the rigor of products using analytical methods and structured problem-solving techniques
- Ability to build effective collaborative networks and alliances with key peers and stakeholders across the Operations and Intelligence Communities in order to create high value targeting products
- Ability to prepare and deliver technical products and briefings to a wide audience that includes military members at multiple levels, industry experts, academics, and peers
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
?https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Education
0850 - Electrical Engineer:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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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.
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.
Date Posted
07/14/2024
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