ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing engineering support in order to operate, maintain and alter heavy industrial electrical utility systems; 2) Providing technical expertise and advisory authority for electrical utility issues; 3) Testing equipment in order to solve operating problems; and 4) Estimating time and cost of engineering projects. GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1)Conducting Utility System Assessment studies, inspections, and surveys of electrical generation and distribution systems and other systems/equipment, including electrical lighting; 2) Evaluating systems and equipment operating efficiencies to determine possible reductions in energy usage; 3) Performing engineering studies of complex power generation and distribution systems to assure adequate condition, capacity, and reliability of power system to support future growth; and 4) Performing in-depth analysis of electrical systems to determine system deficiencies and necessary corrective action. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as a ELECTRICAL ENGINEER in the Utilities and Energy Product Line (UEM PL), Public Works business Line of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.