Engineering Technician (Electrical)

Job Details

Position Overview

Duties

• Coordinates, directs, and performs various assignments associated with the SCADA. Assignments include installation, implementation, testing, feedback, operation and maintenance of system software and hardware.
• Maintains programs that provide operator interface to the SCADA system.
• Prepares engineering studies, analyses and calculations which specify required SCADA/UCS metering and monitoring for facilities and systems served by the utilities distribution networks.
• Manages an existing state-of-the-art distributed processing system, which monitors, meters and controls the energy, gas, water, sewage distribution systems and facilities attached to it.
• Performs surveys of Utilities Facilities; includes the study and analysis of electrical and mechanical utility systems.
• Complies with health, safety, and environ mental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-08 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes technical work in drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:

• Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
• Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.

1. A general knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and processes in the operation of various civil engineer systems.
2. Operating knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Applix.
3. Knowledge of overall concepts of SCADA systems operations and maintenance including installation, operations, and maintenance of micro-processor-base RTU.
4. Knowledge of microprocessor-based distributed-processing SCADA and UCS systems and their components. Knowledge of computer assisted engineering design and drafting systems.
5. Familiarity with binary codes used in the construction of the map board definition file.
6. Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and accessories. Knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits for power.
7. Knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices.
8. Knowledge of health,, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
9. General background in utilities system management. knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, systems, circuits, equipment, and controls.
10. Knowledge of design theory, engineering practices and techniques, and installation practices of electrical and mechanical utilities metering.
11. Ability to select and use sophisticated engineering test equipment and instrumentation to conduct field analyses of utility system problems and evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions
12. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspection.
13. Ability to communicate ideas effectively through diagrams, fonnal graphic methods, and the written and spoken word.

Education

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Incentives may be authorized
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver's license.
• This is a Key Designated Position. In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key duties until relieved. Position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Physical examination may be require. Position primarily requires walking, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and climbing ladders (up to 20 feet)

Evaluations

Required Documents

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

How to Apply

• Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
• For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.