- Position Title
- Electrical Engineer
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-MB-23-DE-12111967-SL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
4.
Where did you learn about this vacancy?
5.
Provide specific information about your response to the previous question (i.e. professor's name and place of employment; college or university name; job/career fair and location held; friend's name; etc.).
(limit 100 characters)
6.
If selected, you are required to obtain and successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying to your ability to perform the duties of the position. This is not required if a comparable examination was required for placement in your current position and was completed within the last year; however, verifiable documentation of a comparable physical is required. Periodic (annual or biennial) physical examinations are required to be successfully passed for continued employment. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical as described above as part of your employment?
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
7.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
8.
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Do you currently have, or can you acquire prior to entrance on duty, a valid Driver's License and the ability to operate a government vehicle?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Electrical Engineer position with Bureau of Reclamation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement. Please select the description below that best describes your education or experience as it pertains to the Engineering series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your education and/or experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-09 level.
3.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your education and/or experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-11 level.
4.
Choose the statement below that most accurately describes your experience which meets the minimum qualifications for the GS-12 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Prepare electrical designs or electrical design data for use by other engineers, planners, contracting personnel, or craft personnel.
6.
I have experience performing the following tasks in support of electrical engineering design or plant operation and maintenance: (Select all that apply)
7.
I have experience designing the installation of the following electrical systems and equipment: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Perform the design, layout, and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
9.
Perform electrical analysis to determine sizing calculations and applications.
10.
Repair and replace electrical/electronic equipment in power generation plants.
11.
Apply engineering standards, principles and practices related to design, specifications, construction, operations, and maintenance.
12.
Use blueprints, drawings, and manufacturer's instructions to troubleshoot and repair power system equipment.
13.
Test power system equipment.
14.
Design, implementation, commissioning and troubleshooting of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and automation schemes.
15.
Prepare and modify electrical drawings for a variety of powerplant equipment and layouts.
16.
Analyze and design protective relaying schemes for power generation equipment and electrical transmission systems.
17.
Review supply and construction contracts for compliance with engineering specifications and designs related to pumping and power plants, switchyards, and substations.
18.
Work on and around high-voltage equipment in a power generation plant, industrial plant, water storage facility, water conveyance system or military installation.
19.
I have experience in the following safety related areas: (Select all that apply)
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.