Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as technical expert at a multi-purpose hydroelectric facility in the Engineering and Contracts Section. Responsible for a variety of functions in support of the large hydropower plant, fish passage systems, navigation lock, and spillway.
Duties
Troubleshoot unusual circumstances, locates problems, formulates plan of action, develops precedents, identifies and defines requirements, designs new or modifications, etc.
Analyze complex electrical engineering problems and develops cost-effective and viable solutions.
Evaluate alternatives, considering all factors such as: technical, environmental, fisheries, and economic concerns; and recommends best course of action.
Design modifications to existing power generation system.
Integrate state-of-the-art technology into the evaluation of existing power generation system.
Design, specify, and supervise installation of digital and analog equipment to control all dam systems.
Provide technical support for the Data Acquisition and Control system for software and hardware.
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/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.