Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Responsibilities Prepares preliminary and final engineering plans and detail drawings, as required, for a variety of Army installations, including military construction projects. Utilizes computer-aided design (e.g., Bentley BIM and/or Autodesk Revit) appropriate to expedite plan and detail preparation. Incorporate power, lighting, communication, security and other electrical details that are necessary but not included in data, sketches, or other information furnished. Performs a variety of design support work relevant to section project workload including computations, preparing technical specifications/reports, reviewing design submittals, annotating contractor shop drawings, preparing contract modifications. Checks contractor shop drawings with contract plans and specifications. Coordinates design with suppliers to assure availability of required materials and utilizes latest development of materials industry. Utilizes information established by engineering/architectural studies of the project involved. Checks and reviews plans and specifications for electrical work and installations to determine whether changes are necessary due to unforeseen field conditions, making recommendations with technical justification. Checks for compliance with plans and specifications on electrical work to assure that installations are in accordance with Fire Codes including the National Electrical Code, and US Department of Defense criteria. Makes field inspections to document construction progress and also to secure or clarify information relative to changes, unforeseen field conditions and to ascertain accuracy of design on completed features for use in connection with future design. Attends program planning and coordination conferences, briefings and other meetings to represent and present position relative to facility design, construction and other issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0802 Series - Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. Individual Occupational Requirements Series Definition: This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying a practical knowledge of the: methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Basic Requirements: Specialized Experience: A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or above in the Federal Service which includes: Development, preparation, review and implementation of electrical engineering drawings, with focus on low voltage systems to include: NIPRnet & SIPRnet, Cable TV (CCTV), Audio Visual (AV), Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and other systems utilizing network protocols Development, preparation, review and implementation of other low voltage systems Development, preparation, review and implementation of Fire Control Alarm Systems and Mass Notification Systems 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. Additional Information This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. 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/ for more information. 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.
