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Where would I be working? Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Region Power Marketing; Power Contracts and Energy Services (G6200) Phoenix, AZ Find out more about living conditions at thisduty station.
Major Duties
The incumbent is responsible for managing approved engineering and construction projects in the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region, to include projects associated with other government agencies, independent power producers and other system customers using project management tools, techniques, and practices. Leads coordination, collaboration and management to execute assigned special engineering contractual projects.
Primary duties in project engineering and management of contracts. The incumbent is responsible for performing the duties of Engineer and Project Manager that result in the successful execution of high visibility customer requests and projects for system expansions, or major WAPA improvement projects. Projects typically require coordination and cooperation among numerous functional areas such as engineering, maintenance, environment, information technology, operations, transmission, lands, planning, power marketing, procurement, and administration projects.
Qualifications
You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. GS:13- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as: Direct transmission line design experience with Power Line Systems Computer Aided Design and Drafting (PLS-CADD) and utilizing laser and range Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) surveying data. Experience in performing engineering studies and calculations including: transmission line ampacity ratings, conductor and fiber optic selection, structure spotting, conductor and overhead ground wire vibration, galloping, oscillation, induction phenomenon, insulation, corona and field effects.
GS:12- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as: Direct transmission lines design experience utilizing Power Line Systems Computer Aided Design and Drafting (PLS-CADD). Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!
1. Mastery of advanced electrical/civil engineering concepts, principles and practices that enables the incumbent to serve as an expert in accomplishing the full range of responsibilities concerned with planning, design, and installations of transmission lines.
2. Ability to incorporate the latest developments in the areas of: fiber optic cables, transmission line ampacity ratings, conductor selection, conductor and overhead ground wire vibration, galloping, oscillation, induction phenomenon, insulation, corona and field effects for transmission lines.
3. Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, National Manufactures Association (NEMA), National Electric Code (NEC), International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) and other industry standards used by power system engineers in the design, testing, construction, operation and maintenance of high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) transmission systems.
"Experience" refers to paidandunpaid 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,includingvolunteer experience.Time-in-Grade:Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirementsby the closing dateof this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Pay Range
$101,463.00 - $136,387.00