General Engineer

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A 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. Specialized experience for these positions are defined as: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Utilizing basic engineering techniques, procedures, and methods to provide support in the planning, development or implementation for components of assigned programs/projects; Carrying out, interpreting, and explaining basic computations and calculations to evaluate program or project performance; Preparing parts of reports or written evaluations to explain and convey findings related to engineering programs, projects, or processes; Assisting in identifying and resolving engineering issues which could have an impact on the program/project. OR Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in engineering, or a similarly related major. OR Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Applying engineering practices to research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate results of programs, projects, or processes; Planning and conducting engineering studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve program or process efficiency; Performing and interpreting calculations, analyses, and computations to develop recommendations for coordinating projects or programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner; Drafting reports or written evaluations to explain and convey findings related to engineering programs, projects, or processes. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Applying advanced engineering practices to research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate results of programs, projects, or processes; Planning and conducting complex engineering studies that included determining the relevancy and use of aesthetic, factual, economic/financial, engineering, or scientific information, in order to evaluate and recommend ways to improve program or process efficiency; Performing and interpreting calculations, analyses, and computations that involved unknown factors or relationships to develop recommendations for coordinating projects or programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner; Reviewing engineering reports or written evaluations to ensure quality and accuracy. GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Analyzing the application of experimental engineering theories and/or new applications and developments for research and development; Devising, customizing, overseeing, and/or evaluating specialized engineering systems, processes, and applications related to the energy industry; Developing requirements, long term goals, objectives, and schedules for th