General Engineer

Duties Serving as a General Engineer GS 0801 13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission.
This position is located in the Glynco, GA.
This position is located in the Design and Construction Branch within the Facilities Management Division under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate.
The primary purpose of this general engineering position is to serve as the organizational Energy Manager for FLETC with the responsibility for providing professional engineering guidance and oversight in support of FLETC's Energy Conservation and Sustainability Program.
You will be responsible for the performance and administrative activities of the enterprise wide FLETC Energy Conservation Program.
Typical work assignments include: Conceiving, developing and coordinating the implementation of critical and long-range policies and procedures related to energy generation, usage, management and analysis.
Developing, procures, manages and administers energy management programs for the enterprise wide FLETC.
Serving as the principal independent and authoritative organization advisor and supports on all matters pertaining to energy management issues, including power generation or usage that affect the FLETC or impact strategic planning, operations, facility planning, maintenance and emergency preparedness.
Planning, developing, coordinating and providing guidance and recommendations for FLETC wide energy management and conservation programs, power generation and usage, business practices, processes and systems.
Evaluating component programs for effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance with policies and provides specialized assessments and technical guidance on energy aspects of major projects and energy efficiency at installations.
Assessing and developing reports and summaries of the FLETC's energy management programs, performance and accomplishments, including detailed program analyses results.
Coordinating with DHS headquarters and FLETC offices to review energy management provisions in a wide variety of correspondence, directives, project specifications and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship Required Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service You must successfully pass a background investigation This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
Must successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness (5N – Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
Occasional travel may be required.
Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to conduct official government business.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level II certification.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Overtime may be required.
Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages.
If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Please visit www.
fletc.
gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit.
The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Individual Occupational Requirements - Basic Requirements: A.
Degree: Engineering.
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by 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: 1.
Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.
g.
, State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.
For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2.
Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3.
Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.
The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4.
Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.
g.
, engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.
g.
, in interdisciplinary positions.
(The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.
) NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.
-AND- In addition to the basic requirements described above, you must meet the following Specialized Experience to be considered minimally qualified for this position: To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government OR equivalent public or private sector.
Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Planning and managing program, construction, and facilities management.
2) Developing facility requirements, facility maintenance protocols, project proposals and project plans.
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).
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.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Career Transition Assistance Program or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government as a civilian, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.
Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility may be found on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To be considered well-qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.
In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Physical Demands: The work is sedentary.
There may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.
No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasional field trips to other FLETC facilities in the United States.
The position may wear protective clothing and must follow standard safety procedures.
Additional information The Federal Law Enforcement Centers encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.
707.
Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the FLETC mission.
If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.
To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for SECRET clearance as a condition of placement in this NON-CRITICAL SENSITIVE position.
This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Benefits 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.
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Review our 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This announcement is issued under DHA-Direct Hiring Authority, which permits hiring without regard to veterans' preference and rating procedures.
However, your resume must demonstrate possession of the minimum qualifications required for this position.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.
For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements.
Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.
Degree: Engineering.
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by 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.
Applicants will not be rated or ranked.
Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers.
Applicants will be evaluated on their total background including experience (paid and unpaid), education, awards, and training and self-development as it relates to the position based upon the information provided in the resume/application and any other supporting documents.
If you are a current or former Federal employee, your resume must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position that you held.
If your resume includes non-government service, including contractors, please include the salaries for each position held.
All work experience should specify the length of time spent in the position.
One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week.
Part-time hours are prorated.
You will not receive any credit for experience that indicates hours per week "varies.
" List exact hours per week on each job experience.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.
Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the well qualified category for this position, as described above.
In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Benefits 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.
Review our 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.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your résumé.
Please limit your résumé to 5 pages.
If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Please visit www.
fletc.
gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit.
For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial.
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) with hours completed.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.
For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
college or university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
Your responses to the job questionnaire.
https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12236438 Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit: a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, duty location and full performance level.
NOTE: An award, general adjustment or detail SF-50 will not be accepted as proof of status.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency, and beginning and ending dates of your appointment.
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 To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/03/2024.
TTo begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position.
The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.
Agency contact information Melva Mottu Phone (912) 267-2282 Email melva.
j.
mottu@fletc.
dhs.
gov Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews.
We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed.
Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.
To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information.
" We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications.
If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Your résumé.
Please limit your résumé to 5 pages.
If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Please visit www.
fletc.
gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit.
For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial.
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) with hours completed.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.
For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
college or university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
Your responses to the job questionnaire.
https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12236438 Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit: a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, duty location and full performance level.
NOTE: An award, general adjustment or detail SF-50 will not be accepted as proof of status.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency, and beginning and ending dates of your appointment.
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.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All US Citizens Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)