General Engineer

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. This is a developmental position into the Facility Representative Program located at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. As a General Engineer, you will receive assignments in WIPP operations, mining techniques, waste management assessments, and nuclear safety rules and responsibilities.

Duties

As a General Engineer (Facility Representative), you will: Assists in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of technical engineering and scientific projects across DOE facilities and programs. Researches and analyzes engineering and scientific issues, data, and conditions to develop practical solutions and improvements for operating programs. Performs on-site operational oversight and functional area assessments alongside qualified Facility Representatives and subject matter experts. Collaborates across varied scientific and engineering disciplines to resolve technical conflicts, sequence project milestones, and ensure technical requirements are met. Reviews project needs and assists with drafting technical documentation, statements of work (SOWs), and budget or procurement packages. Prepares and presents clear reports and data updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders, management, and interagency partners regarding project status and operational issues.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 0801 SERIES: 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 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: 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. 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. 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. 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.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of the 4 of the following: Conducting walkthroughs, field observations, or inspections of industrial, mechanical, chemical, mining, or scientific facilities/equipment. Investigating technical anomalies, operational issues, or equipment data using standard engineering or physical science principles. Preparing written technical documents to communicate findings and project status to colleagues and management. Assisting in coordinating project schedules, milestones, or work activities across different disciplines, contractors, or work teams GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of the 4 of the following: Planning and performing on-site evaluations, walkthroughs, or quality/safety surveillances of operating systems, industrial facilities, chemical/processing plants, or mining sites. Analyzing engineering, physical science, or operational problems, including evaluating data anomalies, equipment malfunctions, or incident/occurrence reports. Coordinating and tracking project schedules, resources, and/or technical milestones for scientific or engineering initiatives. Preparing technical requirements, engineering specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), or budget justifications. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution 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. GS-11 Position: If substituting education for specialized experienc