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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Engineering Technician (Electrical)

Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $98K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to serve in the Hospital Engineering Division at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role involves establishing layouts, drafting sketches, reviewing project progress, and serving as the primary point of contact for energy resource management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishes overall layouts and drafts sketches and drawings, applying computing tolerances, dimensions, clearances, fits, loads, sizes, and electrical design aspects as required

During the design of a project, constant reviews of the progress are necessary by the incumbent to ensure the project is kept within the construction budget and that the drawings are completed within the allotted design time

The incumbent makes field visits to the activities originating the work request and confers with the originators to determine their requirements

Builds scope of work, monitors, and ensures all work completed by contractors are to per build specs

The incumbent prepares specifications and cost estimates for the project and scope of work to be performed or initially planned makes engineering compromises and decisions to accomplish coordinated engineering designs within budget limits

Creates and maintains a record of both planned work and work in progress

Determines appropriateness of electrical design criteria for standard government design or special mission considerations

Monitors and investigates areas of high energy usage to determine whether they are workload or facility/equipment/utility oriented

Serves as staff advisor, project officer and primary point of contact for energy resource management

Qualification

Electrical systemsTechnical assistanceProject managementMaintenance proceduresInspection skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

This job does not have an education qualification requirement

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment

A background investigation and credit check are required

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required

This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire)

This position has been designated Mission Essential

In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations

Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential

The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions

This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social)

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes experience performing any two or more of the following: (1) electrical work projects such as construction, utilities, facilities, (2) developing maintenance and repair procedures for electrical systems/equipment, (3) performing inspections for repair on minor/major electrical projects, (4) providing technical assistance on electrical projects; or (5) managing construction projects

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09)

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.