ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, practices, and extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture; and knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with regulations and standards. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures; and work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, budget systems, and management; environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions. Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, standard configuration and finding regulations, practices and processes related to system acquisition and sustainment management functions. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely, and economical solutions; plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering discplines and architects; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain good working relations.
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Services “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here.