Summary
About the Position: Serves as the District's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in an environment providing technical expertise, guidance, and/or oversight for the District's most complex projects related to their expertise. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Duties
Perform assignments and work with the various Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) and subject matter Community of Practice (CoP) in developing guidance, performing complex engineering to solve complex problems.
Provide technical oversight relating to expertise.
Serve as a recognized authority in incumbent's specialized field of expertise and is assigned responsibility over engineering activities associated with projects or subject matter.
Evaluate project site conditions, leads teams to resolution of engineering issues, performs investigations and studies.
Generate or provides input for plans and specifications, and develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance for others to follow.
Perform reconnaissance and investigation of complex projects to determine the problem areas and the recommended solutions.
Analyze existing features to determine best method of accomplishing complex studies, investigation, or design.
Participate in technical and special inspections to assure continuity of design throughout the planning, design, and/or construction period.
Coach the various teams in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures.
Assist various teams and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
Represent the District in meetings with regional, national, and/or outside entities including construction contractors, the designated non-federal sponsor, and other local government officials.
Perform design, document, and drawing reviews and oversight duties.
Responsible for NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), basic interior/exterior lighting design.
Responsible for power distribution, grounding and lightning protection systems design, security, CCTV, and lighting systems design, basic fire detection and alarm systems, basic ladder logic and industrial controls systems design.
Education
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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.