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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional engineering/scientific work involving electrical circuits, circuit elements, electrical equipment / systems, and associated phenomena concerned with electromagnetic wave energy or electrical information.

Job Description

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for all Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: To view the OPM Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 qualification standard, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf To view general information on qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: DR-0850-01 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience assisting with engineering and scientific work involving electrical circuits, circuit elements, electrical equipment/ systems, and associated phenomena concerned with electromagnetic wave energy or electrical information; and includes experience of electric power (EP) theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, tools, and practices related to EP and/or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) operations and modeling and simulation (M&S). 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. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. DR-0850-02 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience performing engineering and scientific work formulating, evaluating, and utilizing electric power (EP) methods and practices; applying programming languages (eg. Python) to develop and recommend solutions to analytical problems; AND developing electrical system characterizations and mathematical models for identifying deficiencies. COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Management, Teamwork and Leadership IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience: -Ability to perform complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of electric power and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks and associated components, nodes, and systems required to effectively operate power grids. -Ability to produce targeting solutions in support of joint planning and operational requirements and to provide an environment in which capability developers can identify effective tools and methods. -Knowledge of design and operation of electric power networks and nodes including SCAD A, substations, transformers, transmission, distribution, and power plants. -Ability to work as part of and/or lead multi-disciplinary analysis teams, performing the full range of project management responsibilities. -Develops plans of action to include concept development, deliverable timelines, milestone schedules, solution assessments, and manpower and funding recommendations. -Provides guidance to other analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative partners. -Contributes to the development and documenting of new or improved EP/SCADA concepts, techniques, methods of analysis or processes. -Provides accurate, technical expertise and guidance to other analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative partners as required. -Develops innovative and useful approaches for improving or expanding EP/SCADA methodologies, models, products and services, including technically advancing the rigor of products using new analytic methods and structured problem-solving techniques. -Ability to build diverse, effective collaborative networks and alliances with key peers and stakeholders across the Operations and Intelligence Communities to create integrated high value targeting products. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.