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Position Title
Electrical Engineer
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-CGB-25-DE-12628051-AM Opens in new window
Open Period
Sunday, December 22, 2024 to Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

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.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • 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.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

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.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • 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.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. 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. (limit characters)
3. Where did you learn about this vacancy? (limit characters)
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information. (limit characters)
To verify your claimed eligibility to apply for this position vacancy, you must submit all supporting documentations outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Electrical Engineer position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your Education, Examination and/or Registration as it relates to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT for the GS-0850 Series.
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2. GS-07. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of Electrical Engineer GS-0850-07 in order to meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
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3. GS-09. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of Electrical Engineer GS-0850-09 in order to meet the ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
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4. GS-11. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of Electrical Engineer GS-0850-11 in order to meet the ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
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5. GS-12. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of Electrical Engineer GS-0850-12 in order to meet the ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
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6. GS-12. GS-12 positions require proof of a current valid Professional Engineering license. Do you possess a current valid Professional Engineering license issued by a U.S. State, territory, or commonwealth? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Perform electrical engineering design work relating to the modernization of the powerplants, dams, auxiliary equipment, and facilities.
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8. Develop layouts, performs calculations, prepares drawings, and final designs of electrical equipment installations.
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9. Maintain surveillance over electrical systems.
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10. Review statements of work and statements of objectives for assigned contracts.
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11. Review electrical drawings to include all minor revisions, replacements, and additions of equipment to reflect actual field conditions.
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12. Review work of draftsmen to maintain updated drawings.
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13. Interpret standing operating procedures, job plans, safety procedures, test procedures, inspection procedures, job hazard analysis, etc. for electrical systems.
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14. Perform engineering studies and analyses using engineering methods, software, and tools.
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15. Support project management for assigned special projects that relate to electrical engineering.
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16. Perform inspections of work in progress and prepares inspection/completion reports.
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17. Assist with testing and commissioning to verify that equipment is functioning properly after installation.
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18. Ensure work is performed within applicable Reclamation, safety, and industry standards and in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
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19. Perform technical analysis to ensure proper relay settings for protection of the generating units and related equipment.
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20. Perform/oversee tests and inspections of electrical facilities and equipment.
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21. Analyze test results and recommend or make necessary adjustments or equipment modifications as necessary.
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22. Develop and review technical specifications for assigned projects.
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23. Collaborate with other offices and groups to solve unusual or special technical problems.
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24. Work with staff to assess the condition of power facilities within the field division.
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25. Participate in project meetings with staff, contractors, and various review teams, to ensure action items are completed in a timely manner.
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26. Provide input for technical oversight and direction to project teams.
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27. 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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