General Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Serves as a General Engineer (Lead) in the Engineering Services, Infrastructure Engineering Center ATL

In order to qualify for this position at the FV-I/GS-13 you must possess a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include 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:

under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) AND demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I-FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is working collaboratively with Headquarters, Service Area and facilities personnel on the transition of system/facilities by planning, coordinating, resourcing, scheduling and tracking engineering projects through completion. For additional information on qualification requirements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800 Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

The incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of general engineering principles, theories, and concepts as a Lead Engineer (LE) for implementation of highly complex projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs which require application of in-depth engineering knowledge and independent judgment and the ability to coordinate difficult and/or critical activities. Represents assigned Center on matters requiring technical interpretation and guidance. Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work of the assigned center and/or program area of responsibility. Oversees engineering design, construction and installation activities. Prioritizes and outlines work. Provides advice to solve technical problems. Reviews work of other engineers for technical accuracy and adequacy. Assists Center personnel with revolving, unique and challenging engineering problems. Leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes, templates, and activities when assigned Engineering Center and/or program area. Works as a team with other LEs to deliver a consistent and efficient implementation product across each Service Area. Maintains consistency with applicable standards, procedures, and implementation methodologies. Serves as a key engineering point of contact for assigned projects/programs to all stakeholders including management, other employees and external parties. Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/program matters using effective interpersonal skills and abilities. Organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers supporting the program. Ensures project/program schedules are compatible with organizational objectives, support project/program needs, and can be accomplished within available resources and funding. Oversees and monitors project interdependencies by assessing the impacts to projects/programs due to new requirements, technologies, budget constraints or changes. Prepares cost estimates and risk management reports for work at the assigned area of responsibility.