Job Listing: Electrical Engineer, YD-0850-02, 19A

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 1 vacancy - Dayton Metro area, OH Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of the largest, most diverse and complex installations in the Air Force, encompassing approximately 11,000 civilian positions.  Whether your career is in maintenance, cutting-edge research & development, or somewhere in between, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base may have the job for you. Come join our high flying team!

Soar into new heights with the Air Force!  Past, present and future are inextricably linked here, from the pioneering flights of the Wright brothers at historic Huffman Prairie Flying Field to the development of today's most advanced aircraft and aerial systems.  Come join our high flying team!

 

Major Duties

LOCATION:



Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command 

88 Air Base Wing

Maintenance Engineer Branch


CEMM                                   

Wright-Patterson AFB OH
 
MAJOR DUTIES:
Performs O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, update, design, and operation of electrical circuits, equipment, and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering.  Inspects, conducts studies, and evaluates reliability , flexibility, and maintainability of existing equipment and systems and identifies deficiencies for incorporation into the infrastructure maintenance plan, interprets and adapts traditional methods and approaches to resolve equipment failure or unsatisfactory performance problems; and determines and prepares cost estimates for maintenance, repairs, updates, and replacements.  Provides electrical engineering support to trades and craft shops.  Provides electrical engineering assistance on solving current job problems and/or in-shop planning.  Provides oversight /assistance in the determination of the requirements and frequencies for the Recurring Work Program (RWP).  Provides electrical engineering review and oversight of service/maintenance contracts as required.   Manages the utility metering program.  Provides oversight of the accuracy and reliability of meter readings.  Analyzes installation of meters for correct location and function.  Coordinates readings with the Financial Management personnel and ensures timeliness of required data for billing purposes.  Manages project design review program for the O&M Division.  Ensures all project designs are reviewed by pertinent work centers and that comments are interpreted, evaluated and communicated back to the Engineering Division in a timely manner.  Provides technical guidance on projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects.  Applies knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed.  Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete.  Uses computers/computer software such as information management programs, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs,  and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.  In conjunction with the primary duty of O&M, on a less frequent basis performs work in construction management, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including the performance of preconstruction site surveys all the way to completion of as-built drawings.  Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.  Ensure federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  A valid state driver's license is required.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2.      Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, April 10, 2008.

 

Option A:  Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links  you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.

 

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

·         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Instructions for completing the paper Qualifications Questionnaire: 

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire method, you will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.  You are encouraged to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the Online method since it is the most efficient way to process your application. The method that we highly recommend is outlined under "OPTION A."  

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated.

Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: RI179807

1. Title of Job

Electrical Engineer, YD-0850-02, 19A

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

In order to obtain a status of your application, you must provide an email address in the space provided: 
4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

Have you ever received a Voluntary Separation Incentive?  If yes, when? (MM/DD/YYYY)

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

If not already selected, please indicate your lowest acceptable pay plan, grade level, or pay band:

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11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

These dates are required if you have claimed Veterans' Preference unless you have claimed derived Preference (i.e., widows, spouse, etc.)

Please use this format: (mm/dd/yyyy)

16. Availability Date

If other than immediate, please indicate the date that you are available to begin working: (MM/DD/YYYY)

17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position.
The specialty code for this position is:

001 Electrical Engineer
21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment.
The location code for this position is:

0280 Dayton Metro area, OH
22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. You must meet the basic qualification requirements for professional engineering positions in the federal government. Please choose from the following how you meet basic qualifications:

A. I have a bachelor`s degree in professional Engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accrediation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.

B. I have a bachelor`s degree in professional Engineering which included 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.
C. I have a combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience which includes evidence of having succesfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the test for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering.
D. I have a combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience which includes 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses noted in the basic qualifications of the announcement.
E. I have a combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience which includes successful completion of curriculum leading to a bachelor`s degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided that the applicant has had 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

F. I have a combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience which includes current registration as a professional engineer by any State, District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
G. I do not meet the education or experience requirements as described.

Based on your answer to the question above, if you are qualifying based on a combination of experience and education, please provide specific details of your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a detailed description of your experience) and/or education as it relates to this requirement. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.  This is your opportunity to expand on experience outlined in your resume and failure to provide this information can result in an adjustment of your rating.

2. In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, you must also meet the additional qualification requirements. Please choose from the following

A. I have one year of specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement.
B. I have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
C. I have equivalent combinations of experience and education.
D. I do not meet the above.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

3.

This position requires knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture; and of the operations, products services, needs, and goals of operations and maintenance (O&M) programs and assigned organizations and related customers, functions, resources, and users.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have a PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline with experience as an electrical engineer involving use of concepts and principles and standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques with other engineer discipline and architecture, including maintenance, repair, update, design, and operation of electrical circuit, equipment, and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering.
B. I have a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline with experience involving the use of concepts and principle of standard engineering practice, methods, and techniques with other engineer discipline and architecture
C. I have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with experience involving the use of concepts and principles and standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques.
D. I have a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering and knowledge of concepts and principles and standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques.
E. I have knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and principles and standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques.
F. Do not have possession of this knowledge.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

4. This position requires knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; and of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have work experience in engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; and of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
B. I have work experience in engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state, or local codes and regulations; and of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
C. I have work experience in engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state, or local codes and regulations.
D. I have work experience in engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques ensuring work is in compliance with federal, state, or local codes and regulations.
E. I have knowledge of related engineering disciplines.
F. Does not show possession of this knowledge.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

5.

This position requires knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have work experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs. I am able to utilize Micro Station and AutoCAD.
B. I have work experience with CADD. I am able to utilize Micro Station or AutoCAD.
C. I have knowledge of CADD programs, Micro Station and Auto CAD but have no hands-on work experience.
D. I have knowledge of CADD programs.
E. Does not show possession of this knowledge.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating

6.

This position requires knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have work experience in health, safety and environmental requirements, outlined in standards, regulations and technical orders, which comply with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures.
B. I have work experience in health, safety or environmental requirements, outlined in standards, regulations and technical orders.
C. I have knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, outlined in standards, regulations and technical orders.
D. I have knowledge of health, safety and environmental rules.
E. I do not show possession of this knowledge.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

7.

This position requires the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have work experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and have recommended economical solutions within a multidiscipline team environment.
B. I have work experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and have recommended economical solutions within a team environment.
C. I have work experience interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and have recommended economical solutions within a team environment.
D. I have work experience interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and have recommended solutions.
E. I do not meet any of the above.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

8. This position requires the ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.  Please choose from the following.

A. I have work experience in planning, conducting, and recording site/facility surveys and inspections and writing reports on a multidiscipline team environment.
B. I have work experience in conducting record site/facility surveys and inspections and writing reports in a team environment.
C. I have work experience in planning, conducting record site/facility surveys or inspections and writing reports.
D. I have educational background in conducting record site/facility surveys and inspections but have no hands-on work experience.
E. I do not meet any of the above.

Based on your answer to the question above, please provide specific details about your experience (e.g., specific dates of employment and a description of your experience) as it relates to this requirement. This experience must also be evident in your resume. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME. Failure to provide this information could result in an adjustment of your rating.

9. Do you have a valid state driver's license?

A. Yes
B. No

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:  

Resume
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Transcripts
Veterans Preference documentation, if you are applying for Veteran's Preference

ALL applicants, including current Air Force and Federal employees, are required to apply and submit the required supporting documents, i.e. transcripts, DD 214, certifications, etc. required for all positions for which they apply.  We WILL NOT review Career Briefs or Official Personnel Folders for current Air Force employees.

Your resume, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically through the Application Manager.  Electronic submission is the quickest and easiest option. Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf

If you are unable to submit the documents electronically, you may fax your documents. Please see the "How to Apply" section for more information on fax options. 

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT, Thursday, April 10, 2008

Contact Information:
A team Specialist

Phone: (937)257-8305

Email: 88SPTG.DPCXB-WEBMASTER@wpafb.af.mil


Or write:
Civilian Personnel
Do Not send Resumes to this address
WPAFB, OH 45433-5312


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official via email. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

The selecting official is not required to interview referred candidates, the selection may be based solely by review of the candidates resume, transcripts and supporting documents.