Electrical Engineer Job

Vacancy No. CERG244247242718HWF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $50,050.00 to $123,043.00 Grade 7 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/12/2024 Close Date 10/11/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Saint Paul, MNWinona, MNFargo, ND


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

St. Paul District will be collecting applications to fill these vacancies through various job fairs and/or applications through email. Please see 'How to Apply' for more information.

Duties

  • This advertisement is to fill one electrical engineer position.
  • Selections may be made at the GS7 through GS12 grade levels.
  • Plans and designs electrical features for civil works projects.
  • Prepares electrical engineering work required for general design memorandums, feature design memorandum, and plans and specifications concerning navigation, flood control, and multi-purpose water resources projects.
  • Develops technical specifications of the electrical features for all construction projects, hired labor, and supply contracts administered by the District.
  • Performs periodic electrical maintenance inspection of existing structures, such as locks and dams, within the District and recommends repairs or preventive maintenance necessary for proper upkeep.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A signed mobility agreement is required for selection at the GS-7 grade levels.
  • Promotion progression to the target position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of training requirements and continuous satisfactory performance.
  • Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY BE authorized
  • See other requirements below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

Basic Education Requirement for Electrical Engineer 0850 series:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure, Written Test, Specified academic courses, and/or Related curriculum. Please see the following link for more detail: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.

Applications will also be accepted from applicants who will graduate within 9 months of application.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience listed below:

GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting one of the following: 1) Assist in electrical design and/or planning of systems or devices; 2) perform and/or interpreting basic electrical engineering computations; and 3) research or evaluate components related to the design, development, modification and/or testing of electrical equipment or systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
OR
Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as electrical engineering.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement. *Please see education below for more information*

GS-09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: Develop portions of electrical design studies and/or plans for systems or devices; 2) Inspect electrical systems or components; and 3) determine electrical systems most suitable for building requirements and/or agency specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
OR
Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as electrical engineering.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Evaluate electrical design objectives and/or features; identifying cost-effective and/or efficient procedures used for project design and performance within established practices and/or guidance; and: 2) Prepare necessary drawings, specifications, technical calculations, and/or supporting documents for advertised or negotiated procurements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as electrical engineering.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-12
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Prepare engineering studies, cost estimates, analysis, preliminary and/or final designs including project specifications for projects; ensuring compliance with appropriate code and safety requirements to ensure proper performance of electrical equipment; and 2) coordinate with team members to ensure all project functions are consistent with the project schedule. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

"Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted".

Education

Superior Academic Achievement:

In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforcedirect 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period is be required.
  • 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • 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.

Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through several career fairs and through email to CEMVP-EngCon@usace.army.mil. Job offers may be made throughout the period of this flyer and/or after the close date. Here are the events that Army Corps personnel will be accepting applications through:

1. University of Minnesota-Duluth-09/12/2024 10am-2pm CT Link: https://career.d.umn.edu/employers/career-fairs

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison-09/18/2024 11am-5pm CT Link: Employers - Engineering Career Services - UW-Madison (wisc.edu)

3. SDSU College of Engr Career Fair-09/18/2024 12 pm-4pm CT Link:Engineering Career Fair | South Dakota State University (sdstate.edu)

4. University of North Dakota-09/24/2024 11am-3pm CT Link:https://und.edu/student-life/career-services/career-expo.html

5. Iowa State University-09/24/2024 12pm-5pm CT Link: https://www.engineering.iastate.edu/ecs/employers/career-fair/

6. North Dakota State University-09/25/2024 11am-3pm CT Link: Fall Career Expo - Career and Advising Center - North Dakota State University (ndsu.edu)

7. University of Wisconsin-Platteville-09/25/2024 9am-12pm CT Link: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/career-professional-development-office/career-fair-employers

8. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities-10/08/2024 11am-3:30pm CT Link:CEGE ASCE Career Fair | College of Science and Engineering (umn.edu)

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/11/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL
DO NOT MAIL
St. Paul, MN 55101
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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