General Engineer- Direct Hire Authority

What you would do

• Study engineering and safety problems in LNG facility design, construction, and operation.
• Perform engineering analyses using engineering models.
• Organize and lead technical meetings on authorized LNG projects.
• Prepare engineering analyses for environmental review (NEPA) documents on proposed LNG facilities.
• Communicate information about these analyses to stakeholders.

Do you qualify for GS-11 (up to GS-13)?

With experience: You need one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience means doing safety, reliability, and engineering analyses in process design, piping and equipment design, pile, foundation, and structural design, or fire protection systems. Paid work, unpaid work, and volunteer work all count.

With education: This job has an education requirement in addition to experience. The announcement text does not list the specific degree, so check the General Engineer 0801 qualifications page linked in the announcement. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For graduate study, one academic year is what your school defines it as, or 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) if you cannot get that definition.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume, maximum 2 pages, showing dates (month/day/year), hours per week, duties, and series and grade
• Transcripts, required for this job; unofficial copies are accepted at application
• Completed online vacancy questionnaire
• If claiming CTAP/ICTAP priority: RIF notice, latest SF-50, last performance appraisal, and proof of promotion potential

How you will be rated: Your application, online questionnaire, and assessments are rated against the job qualifications. You must complete the USA Hire online assessments on 12 general competencies and meet a minimum score (cut score) to be considered. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show start and end dates (month/day/year), hours per week, and your series and grade for each job.
• Submit your transcripts with your application, or your application will be marked incomplete.
• Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience statement, or questionnaire into your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Travel of up to 25% may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or national
• One-year probationary period may be required
• Background investigation required
• Union bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421)
• Male applicants generally must be registered with Selective Service
• Education requirement; transcripts must be submitted
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Up to 25% travel, including consecutive overnight stays
• Mandatory ethics training; some energy securities likely must be sold
• May need to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment
• Complete Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)
• Direct deposit of federal salary required
• Identity verification with Form I-9 documents; E-Verify participation
• OPM authorization needed if you were a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the last 5 years

Job details

Salary

$85,447 – $111,087 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-11 (up to GS-13) · General Schedule

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

2

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

General Engineering (0801)

Announcement

FERC-OEP-DHA-27-13103648