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Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GG 15)

• You will serve as the head of the Technical and Logistics Support Branch for the Technical Support Division.
• You will be responsible and accountable for the operation, staff personnel and performance of the branch.
• You will manage and oversee logistic support the Information Logistics Support (ILS) program and staff assignments for the Shipyard.
• You will maintain close communications with the division head and Waterfront Chief Engineer (CHENG).
• You will ensure products and services are fully aligned with ETA responsibilities and local expectations, setting technical standards and providing technical expertise.
• You will ensure safe and reliable operations along with ensuring effective and efficient systems engineering.
• You will develop and implement policies, processes, operating procedures and practices to ensure originators are aware of the importance of maintaining documents current and aligned to higher tier requirements.
• You will coordinate and manage development, reviews, revisions, and implementation of Uniform Industrial Process Instructions (UIPI), Shipyard Industrial Process Instructions (IPI), and Uniform and Engineering Methods and Standards.

Starting at $102,444 Per Year (GS 13)

A GS-0801-12, GENERAL ENGINEER:

• Responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities, and provides related management, engineering, and other support work.
• Specifically, this includes (a) acquisition, accountability, and disposal of real estate; (b) planning and programming of total requirements for the maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities including financial management of facility programs; (c) provision of basic utility services; (d) maintenance and repair of structures and associated equipment; (e) furnishing snow removal, pest control, fire prevention, and engineering services activities.
• Directs total operations through subordinate civilian supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
• Plans, schedules and assigns work; establishes and monitors internal controls; and ensures uniform application of regulations, policies, directives, and professional engineering practices.
• Considers a variety of elements in determining funds available, contour of land, soil condition, weather and its effect upon building material, new engineering concepts, USAF Guides, etc.
• Accomplishes long and short range planning for replacement of facilities or equipment including contingency operations for potential war or domestic emergency conditions.
• Oversees development and time phasing of operations and maintenance of real property facility and construction programs to ensure assimilation into the overall installation program.
• Responsible for implementation of the "total programming" concept for maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities.
• Advises on and reprograms activities to meet changes in mission and/or objectives requiring Commanders decision on phasing of specific activities and/or coordination with other activities.
• Represents the Base Architect/Engineer at meetings and conferences with HQ ANG and intermediate command staff, Commanders and staff representatives of tenant organizations, Division and District Engineer representatives of the Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Engineering Command, metropolitan airports commission staff; FAA, Veterans Administration, highway department representatives; Federal, states, and city Environmental Protection Agency representatives.
• Coordinates on plans, exchanges information, recommends policy or procedures and keeps apprised of new architecture and engineering developments.
• Plans required organizational structures to establish the essential functional elements necessary to carry out architectural/engineering responsibilities most effectively and economically.
• Delegates authority, ensures coordination, and develops new managerial methods and techniques to increase program effectiveness and decrease costs.
• Coordinates with ANG Civil Engineer Directorate and Engineering Divisions, selected civilian engineer and/or the Navy Facilities Engineering/Corps of Engineers (COE) offices on higher echelon-approved projects under the Military Construction Program and Real Property Maintenance Programs and requirements pertinent thereto.
• Provides technical instructions and information on architectural, engineering and other technical requirements and assigns phases of projects to subordinate architects, engineers, engineering technicians, and draftsmen.
• Reviews work accomplishment during progress and, upon completion directs changes to achieve technically accurate and adequate layout and design computations, specifications, and estimates.
• Establishes technical engineering and architectural processes, criteria, and functions.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications and independent cost estimates for the construction, modification and maintenance of a wide variety of military buildings, structures, pavements, grounds, and utilities systems.
• Reviews architectural drawings, sketches, and specifications for technical adequacy, constructability, maintainability, operability, and interpretation in terms of requirements for manpower, supplies, and equipment.
• In staff meetings and in daily activities, presents briefings on acquisitions, construction, operation, maintenance, and financial management concerning real property facilities.
• Develops and maintains effective engineering staff relationships with base and tenant organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $92,123 Per Year (GS 12)

The Staff Biomedical Engineer serves as a staff advisor to the Chief, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) in the area of Biomedical Engineering as well as on other engineering principles and practices. These areas of expertise relate to the area of specialization and scientific discipline, drawing from professional education background as well as practical experience.

• Assists in the management of the medical instrument maintenance program, anesthesia record keeper and clinical information system management and medical device integration projects. Ensures that medical equipment in the Medical Center is safe for patients and staff, reliable in its results, and experiences minimal downtime. Manages all medical equipment recalls and hazard alerts, and investigates any incidents involving medical equipment. Documents findings and actions taken and reports to Environment of Care Committee.
• Assists in the personnel functions for the HTM service line, including the recruitment, hiring, and training of new section staff as well as the development of position descriptions, duty assignments and personnel management.
• Assists in ensuring that requirements of The Joint Commission, IG, SOARS, Food and Drug Administration, and other groups are met for the medical equipment program.
• Provides leadership to ensure that high-performance customer support is provided to medical staff, nurses and technologists.
• Shares responsibility of representing the Medical Center in meetings with manufacturers, vendors and their engineers in matters involving medical instrumentation.
• Advises the Chief HTM and the Medical Center Equipment Committee on equipment evaluations. Provides accurate, balanced advice to management regarding decisions to be made for new acquisitions.
• Assists with advising several committees in the medical center besides Equipment Committee, such as Bar Code Administration Committee, High Tech Informatics Committee, Critical Care Committee, Reusable Medical Equipment Committee, and Environment of Care Committee and sits on Committees when Chief HTM cannot attend meetings. Researches and reports on biomedical issues of interest to those committees to the Chief HTM.
• Carries out Purchase Card duties allowing for procurement of parts and services using dedicated Fund Control Points.
• Assists in providing project management for the purchase, planning, construction design review, installation, and in-service training stages of biomedical instrumentation projects such as, but not limited to, radiation oncology, laboratories, radiology and nuclear medicine suites and computer systems and software. Advises and works with clinical staff and the Projects Section, Engineering Service on design and planning of construction of clinical spaces, sometimes entailing visits to other facilities to research current design trends for medical space.
• Shares responsibility in ensuring that HIPAA and network security issues are managed effectively for medical systems.
• Shares responsibility in updating documentation of network connections of medical systems, including information on VLAN, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and network switch and port numbers.
• Trains clinical staff on specific subjects as needed including proper acquisition procedures and use of medical equipment. Provides technical support to the staff in order to resolve systems problems. Provides support to the medical staff to help resolve equipment related problems.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Starting at $53,253 Per Year (GS 7-12)

As a General Engineer you will join a DOT team comprised of transportation professionals and work on various transportation-related engineering assessments and design studies which are intended to evaluate and improve the safety and performance of all modes of transportation systems and infrastructure. This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.

The studies and work efforts in these engineering positions are intended to provide opportunity to increase knowledge and professional growth. Complexity of duties increases with experience and grade level.

• Assists in performing specific portions of engineering assessments and design studies which are intended to evaluate and improve the safety and performance of all modes of transportation systems.
• Assists in performing engineering studies requiring application of established engineering procedures and analysis tools. These assignments are defined by established objectives.
• Assists in determining plans and designs for conventional and routine projects in the performance of the following: identifying project limits, providing design specifications to complete the work; preparation of preliminary designs; construction and design standards and codes; selecting the best solution from several precedence alternatives for performing portions of field work.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations outlining methods used, findings, and conclusions.
• Participates in meetings with co-workers and others, maintaining contacts with other professionals working in related areas for the purpose of gathering information.

The ideal candidate is an entry level engineer with a degree in professional engineering and has a desire to manage complex transportation-related projects. Preferred engineering fields include general, civil, mechanical, environmental, computer, software, electronics, electrical, systems, architectural, geomatics, construction/industrial, and engineering management. You must have superb analytical, communications, leadership, and problem-solving skills and be able to excel in a fast-paced environment.  

INFORMATION SESSION: Please see the USAJobs Events section to join an info session on this position. https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 07-09)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Review the needs of the medical center and make recommendations as to the scope of the work (SOW) for construction projects.
• Plan, develop, and supervise complex projects involving highly sophisticated medical equipment installation.
• Develop and draw various items such as preliminary sketches, plot utility plans, maps, architectural plans, electrical schematics, and plumbing plans, using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
• Review designs for technical soundness and inspect all work completed by contractors and VAMC staff to ensure compliance.
• Serve as project manager for construction projects and leases.
• Prepare and oversee production of plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules for complex projects.
• Prepare project documents for submission.
• Ensure schedule milestones are met during design and construction project execution.
• Receive and file all closeout documentation at project completion.
• Assemble procurement packages for new leases and submit to contracting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties include but are not limited to:

a. Provides management and oversight of one or more clinical area that is served with Advanced Manufacturing.
b. Coordinates with clinical staff members and must be capable of comprehending the task that is being asked of them.
c. Performs various technical engineering, scanning, modeling, and analyzing tasks in support of Advanced Manufacturing design, development, and production utilizing 3D printing technologies and other manufacturing techniques.
d. Applies judgment in adapting practices and techniques to specific situations usually through a series of related processes. Initiates resourcefulness and independent planning the details for the accomplishment of assignments.
e. Performs assignments typically dealing with design, process and productive development required in medical device manufacturing.
f. Designs shape, size structures and mechanical aspects of assigned items and identifies support structure options in terms of feasibility for advanced manufacturing. Identifies printing materials and machine parameters to be used, as well as cost, and post-processing of advanced manufacturing item. Computes loads, stresses, strength and other features; coordinates with engineers, scientists and researchers for more theoretical, analytical or specialized approaches to problems and for inter-relationships and integration of technical efforts. Performs fit analysis of complex assemblies using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
g. Within overall assignments, incumbent maintains a thorough knowledge of 3D scanning operational and software capabilities of item to be 3D printed. Prepares complete final CAD design and coordinates with engineers and technical staff through use of CAD systems. Visits work areas to maintain a comprehensive understanding of overall item progress and quality, develops and monitors process and planning instructions and recommends possible solutions to minimize production and post-processing schedule. Provides recommendations for acceptance or rejection of 3D printed item on a case by case basis within the individual program intent and customer needs. Participates in initial planning discussions for projects, attends subsequent staff meetings and participates in discussions relating to assignments.
h. Serves as a product manufacturing technical expert and advisor for the development of?additive manufactured components in accordance with new and changing technical requirements as well as understanding and complying to medical device manufacturing guidelines and regulations per FDA, ISO and AAMI standards.
i. Capable of learning new technology, identify trends, and have the ability to communicate this information in an advisory capacity to administrative, clinical, and technical staff as well as implement the information learned.
j. Prepares oral and written communication in forms of documentation and presentations. Documentation will include the preparation of technical, informational, analytical, and graphical documentation.
k. Knowledge of the medical equipment management plan, must have the ability to participate in medical device hazard investigations, and assure compliance with patient safety goals as needed.
l. Independent research and additive manufacturing project management.
m. Knowledge of organizational concepts and an understanding of operational needs.
n. Duties or projects typically include facility-based work and may include VISN or VHA OHIL projects in alignment with Advanced Manufacturing.
o. Create, implement and verify/validate processes within an OAM Lab for imaging acquisition, segmentation, OAM model refinement, advanced manufacturing technology (i.e. 3D printing) and post processing.
p. Establishes processes for development, production, and sustainment. Phases include: process development; medical scan reconstruction; design influence for manufacturing; additive manufacturing; rapid prototyping; manufacturing technology; design of tools, fixtures, surgical guides and custom implants. Develops procedures and methods for construction of medical models, devices, and research and development (R&D) initiatives. Identifies proper materials based on requirements, dimensional tolerances, and secondary processing such as finishing.
q. Establishes and implements quality system management including quality assurance processes, process documentation/standard operating procedures; process control; quality control, quality acceptance test planning and conduct; destructive and non-destructive testing; and inspection. Designs, sets up and conducts testing of items or systems during the R&D, production, and sustainment phases.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $48,652 Per Year (GS 7-12)

Duties include but are not limited to:

a. Provides management and oversight of one or more clinical area that is served with Advanced Manufacturing.
b. Coordinates with clinical staff members and must be capable of comprehending the task that is being asked of them.
c. Performs various technical engineering, scanning, modeling, and analyzing tasks in support of Advanced Manufacturing design, development, and production utilizing 3D printing technologies and other manufacturing techniques.
d. Applies judgment in adapting practices and techniques to specific situations usually through a series of related processes. Initiates resourcefulness and independent planning the details for the accomplishment of assignments.
e. Performs assignments typically dealing with design, process and productive development required in medical device manufacturing.
f. Designs shape, size structures and mechanical aspects of assigned items and identifies support structure options in terms of feasibility for advanced manufacturing. Identifies printing materials and machine parameters to be used, as well as cost, and post-processing of advanced manufacturing item. Computes loads, stresses, strength and other features; coordinates with engineers, scientists and researchers for more theoretical, analytical or specialized approaches to problems and for inter-relationships and integration of technical efforts. Performs fit analysis of complex assemblies using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
g. Within overall assignments, incumbent maintains a thorough knowledge of 3D scanning operational and software capabilities of item to be 3D printed. Prepares complete final CAD design and coordinates with engineers and technical staff through use of CAD systems. Visits work areas to maintain a comprehensive understanding of overall item progress and quality, develops and monitors process and planning instructions and recommends possible solutions to minimize production and post-processing schedule. Provides recommendations for acceptance or rejection of 3D printed item on a case by case basis within the individual program intent and customer needs. Participates in initial planning discussions for projects, attends subsequent staff meetings and participates in discussions relating to assignments.
h. Serves as a product manufacturing technical expert and advisor for the development of?additive manufactured components in accordance with new and changing technical requirements as well as understanding and complying to medical device manufacturing guidelines and regulations per FDA, ISO and AAMI standards.
i. Capable of learning new technology, identify trends, and have the ability to communicate this information in an advisory capacity to administrative, clinical, and technical staff as well as implement the information learned.
j. Prepares oral and written communication in forms of documentation and presentations. Documentation will include the preparation of technical, informational, analytical, and graphical documentation.
k. Knowledge of the medical equipment management plan, must have the ability to participate in medical device hazard investigations, and assure compliance with patient safety goals as needed.
l. Independent research and additive manufacturing project management.
m. Knowledge of organizational concepts and an understanding of operational needs.
n. Duties or projects typically include facility-based work and may include VISN or VHA OHIL projects in alignment with Advanced Manufacturing.
o. Create, implement and verify/validate processes within an OAM Lab for imaging acquisition, segmentation, OAM model refinement, advanced manufacturing technology (i.e. 3D printing) and post processing.
p. Establishes processes for development, production, and sustainment. Phases include: process development; medical scan reconstruction; design influence for manufacturing; additive manufacturing; rapid prototyping; manufacturing technology; design of tools, fixtures, surgical guides and custom implants. Develops procedures and methods for construction of medical models, devices, and research and development (R&D) initiatives. Identifies proper materials based on requirements, dimensional tolerances, and secondary processing such as finishing.
q. Establishes and implements quality system management including quality assurance processes, process documentation/standard operating procedures; process control; quality control, quality acceptance test planning and conduct; destructive and non-destructive testing; and inspection. Designs, sets up and conducts testing of items or systems during the R&D, production, and sustainment phases.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $48,652 Per Year (GS 00)

• If selected at the GS-11 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Serves as a software engineer in a Contract Management Office (CMO) of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Implements all agency Software Acquisition Management (SAM) surveillance policies and tools.
• Ensures personnel are trained in accordance with SAM surveillance competency certification requirements.
• Conducts internal control reviews to ensure the effectiveness of surveillance activities within the CMO.
• Participates with other CMO personnel in integrated product/process teams to assist with determining impacts on contract/program execution, surveillance efforts, and risks.
• Provides a consolidated, integrated approach to surveillance/reporting activities.
• Influences the development of future DCMA policies, procedures, and best practices.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

This position is located in the Division of DLNG - Facility Review & Inspections, Washington, DC or Houston Regional Office, in the Office of Energy Projects.

As a Civil Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Reviewing engineering related data in applications for proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities; performing calculations required for the site-specific review of hazards (i.e., thermal radiation, vapor cloud dispersion, overpressure, toxicity) at LNG facilities; conducting post-authorization final design reviews for proposed LNG facilities; inspecting the construction of LNG facilities; and conducting the cryogenic design and technical reviews for operational LNG facilities.
• Preparing the engineering analyses included in Commission National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for proposed LNG facilities.
• Participating in technical meetings on LNG engineering and safety matters with representatives of the industry, applicants, local, state and Federal agencies.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (GS 11-13)

• You will prepare scopes of work, specifications and other documents for project packages.
• You will respond to requests for information, provide technical analysis of proposed cost or other information, review and/or accept submitted documentation, field visits to track project progress or identify punch-list deficiencies.
• You will visit job sites to determine the necessary information required to develop project packages.
• You will prepare and review specifications and are responsible for performing program evaluation and plan development/execution in assigned areas: program and/or financial management; procurement, and quality assurance.
• You will compose and prepare the specifications and independent government estimates by utilization of applicable pricing and cost-trade publications.

Starting at $66,134 Per Year (GS 9-10)

• Provides engineering analysis and advice on issues in technical areas to the Director, Defense Standardization Program Office (DSPO) or other staff members for resolution of complex policy and/or procedural issues.
• Engineering analysis and advice often involves coordination with all levels at the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, private industry, and with foreign governments.
• Responsible for development of applicable sections of DoDM 4120.24 and is the primary DSPO interface on electrical and mechanical engineering standardization issues.
• Provides liaison within DoD (e.g. DMEA), and other government (e.g., NASA, FAA), and industry bodies regarding standardization activities, including participation with non-government standards bodies.
• Participates with senior program analysts on outreach projects and supports DSP strategic objectives for customer outreach and/or projects directly related to the overall DSP program.
• Serves on Working Groups to develop programs, evaluate proposals, lay out plans, evaluate controversial issues, capabilities, procedures and techniques, and conduct analyses to measure performance relative to DSP policies and procedures.
• Develops and presents executive level briefings and maintain liaison with other components and agencies.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13-14)

Incumbent serves as a region-based senior inspector to lead, develop, prepare, administer, and evaluate written and operating examinations for applicants for Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) licenses for reactor facilities; lead activities to inspect and evaluate the effectiveness of licensee programs to train, evaluate, and re-qualify licensed plant operating staff members; and lead and perform routine and reactive inspections and assessments of the effectiveness of licensee activities related to facility operations.  Provides technical support and oversight for operator performance and licensing issues including providing formal presentations and training on related topics.

Additionally, the successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Operations Engineer duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

1. Develop, prepares, and administers examinations to applicants for operation's and senior operators' licenses for nuclear reactors.
2. Integrates inspection findings into overall licensee assessment. 
3. Assists in the development of operator licensing regulatory policies, recommending improvements, and implementing procedures designed to improve the operator licensing process. 
4. Performs a wide variety of lead duties, generally diverse and multi-disciplinary, associated with the inspection of power reactors.
5. Independently plans, schedules, and determines the scope of inspection to be performed personally, or by a team (normally 4-6 inspectors).
6. Prepares individual reports and coordinates team reports of inspection findings to document whether the facility is being operated safely, the licensee's management control program is effective, and regulatory requirements are being satisfied.

Starting at $129,671 Per Year (GG 14)

Performs planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering

Manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of general engineering and knowledge of architecture to ensure overall compliance with contracted specifications, schedules, etc

Plans, programs, budgets, and executes required projects in support of assigned programs

Performs work in facilities operations and maintenance (O&M) functions

Provides consulting services and project coordination

Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, and describe physical and technical features and phenomena

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment

Starting at $83,854 Per Year (GS 12)

As an Engineering Equipment Operator, your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate heavy equipment close to buildings, drop-offs, irrigation canals and water control structures such as dams, concrete head walls and metal pipes.
• Operate heavy engineering equipment on flat, rolling terrain where finish grades are rough or fine.
• Operate equipment on flat, rolling and frequently wet or flooded (wetland environment) terrain with some uneven characteristics due to habitat differences or artificial slopes such as roads and dikes.
• Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment, such as excavators, skid steers, dozers, dump trucks/trailers, motor-grader, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, herbicide spraying equipment.
• Excavate, build, grade, load, level and finish to exact specifications using an excavator, bulldozer, loader, backhoe, road grader, forklift, scraper or trencher close to above and below ground facilities and equipment such as structures, utility lines, culverts, irrigation equipment, fences and pavement based on engineering drawings as appropriate.
• Conduct disking, chopping, mowing, rotovating, digging, loading, and leveling to a rough grade for culvert installation, ditch cleaning, creating and maintaining trails.
• Operate farm tractors with auxiliary equipment for farming, mowing, herbicide spraying, maintaining dikes and fire breaks, and other related activities.
• Safely attach trailers for towing, load heavy equipment, and secure loads to meet Federal Safety Standards.
• Follow verbal instructions and keep supervisor informed on the status of job assignments and problems encountered.
• Plan and lay out work from oral instruction and work orders.
• Conduct disking, chopping, mowing, rotovating, digging, loading and leveling to exact specifications based on engineering drawings.
• Service and repair equipment including checking fluids, lubricating, replacing components that require dismantling of the equipment such as radiators, hydraulic tanks, alternators, tracks, and excavator bucket teeth; and rebuild components.
• Check, service or perform preventive maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments before, during and after operation.
• Maintain diesel and/or gasoline motors.
• Keep written maintenance records for all equipment operated.

Starting at $26.95 Per Hour (WG 9)