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Summary
This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region. As a Electrical Engineer (Maintenance), you will be responsible for conducting professional engineering and project management related to a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry. This position provides engineering expertise in all areas associated with the Regional operations of the maintenance systems and related facilities of an electric utility.
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Duties
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As a Electrical Engineer (Maintenance), you will:

• Creates detailed electrical designs and drawings (or reviews the designs of others) for substation equipment and transmission line equipment repairs, replacements, and additions.
• Develops budget estimates, schedules and project initiation documents and participates in developing multi-year plans for power system replacement and improvements.
• Drafts technical specification paragraphs for outdoor electrical equipment and construction specifications using available standard guide paragraphs.
• Acts as a technical representative during commissioning and energization of new equipment or changeover from existing to replacement or additional control and relaying schemes.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to maintenance carft, to inspectors in the coordination of contractor's work with dispatching personnel for stage construction in energized substations to insure safety of personnel and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
• Security clearance and associated requirements- Moderate Risk .
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• The full performance level (FPL) of this position is GS-13.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic requirement AND minimum qualification requirements for the grade level(s) in which you apply.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Engineering Positions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
For the GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as: Applying practical knowledge in the principles, techniques, and practices of electrical engineering.
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Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education;
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Superior Academic Achievement - Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 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. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their 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 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. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.;
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If you have a combination of experience and education as described above;
For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of electrical engineering theories, principles, and practices associated with planning, design, construction, surveying, operations, and maintenance of high voltage power system facilities.
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Substitution of Education for Experience: Two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, if related.
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A combination of superior academic achievement and 1 year of appropriate professional experience is qualifying at GS-9
For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of Electrical Engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods for a range of power system equipment used in the electric utility industry.
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Substitution of Education for Experience: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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A combination of education and experience as described above to successfully perform the duties of the position.
For the GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as:Applying knowledge of a wide range of electrical engineering theories, principles, standards and methods to a wide range of power system equipment used in the electric utility industry.
For the GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge and skill of electrical engineering theories, principles, and practices associated with planning, design, construction, surveying, operations, and maintenance in the electric utility industry.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
Physical Demands: A majority of the work is sedentary. Periodically, the incumbent works in the field which may include exposure to inclement weather, high noise levels, hand, eye, foot, and electrical shock
hazards; and may require some walking, climbing, stooping, and bending.
Work Environment: Work is primarily in an office setting with occasional trips to operating facilities, which involves potential exposure to high voltage electrical equipment. The incumbent must wear protective
clothing and follow standard safety procedures.
Education
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.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
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.
Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov.
• Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
• If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
• Promotion Potential: GS-13
• Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure.
• The selectee for this position "may be" eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location.
• General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Special Rate Tables 0753,0754,0755.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.