Electronics Engineer

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in operations and Maintenance (O&M) District under one the three Senior O&M Managers, Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmissions Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Electronics Engineer position will reports directly to the District Manager and serves as the Power Systems and Control (PSC) District Engineer. Qualifications: A.

Degree: 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 ABET; 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: (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.

-OR- B.

Combination of Education and Experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional Registration or Licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

-OR- Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.-OR- Specified Academic Courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.

The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.-OR- 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.) For more information on how to meet the Basic Requirements please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12).

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in conducting advance electronics engineering studies associated with maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and engineering design of telecommunication and control systems and equipment (e.g., VHF/UHF transceivers, digital microwave, fiber optics, modems, microwave transfer trips, SCADA, multiplexers, timing systems, and fault alarms) to support system operations.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of crouching, bending, or standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, and climbing in performing regular and periodic construction activities, field inspections, or to observe and study work operations.

Work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as equipment and samples.

Work Environment: The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as high noise levels, toxic or irritating chemicals, and adverse weather conditions at sites.

Special safety precautions such as protective clothing and gear may be necessary. The employee may be required to travel approximately 1-5 days per month.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Electronics Engineer, you will: 25% Supervisory/Managerial Duties: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Develops performance standards, and evaluates the work performance of subordinates.

Assures reasonable equity of performance standards and rating techniques among subordinates, and assures comparable equity in the assessment by subordinates of the adequacy of contractor work.

Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

75% Nonsupervisory Duties: Serves as a consultant and expert advisor on PSC systems and equipment, providing expert advice to senior colleagues and agency officials responsible for broad program operations.

Works with manufacturers, BPA and other contractor resources for design, test, and integration of new and/or experimental equipment that extends the technology of the industry.

Investigates and resolves problems and conditions in electronic PSC systems and equipment impacting costs, efficiency, safety, and performance.

Plans and oversees the conduct of test and energization of new PSC systems and equipment in the District. Plans, manages, coordinates, and oversees projects.

Prepares proposed plans, milestones, and schedules.