Civil Engineer - Direct Hire Authority

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Los Angeles, CA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Civil Engineer position is located in the Office of Energy Projects. The Civil Engineer position is available in the Division of Dam Safety Inspections, San Francisco and Chicago Region, in the Office of Energy Projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level.
• Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying a civil engineering discipline (structural, hydrologic, hydraulic, geotechnical, or engineering geology) in the investigation, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of an infrastructure facility, and conducting inspections of dams.
• Candidates must select only one Region of interest.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Attend a mandatory ethics training.
• If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections of licensed hydroelectric projects having difficult, complex, and/or controversial features.
• Preparing engineering reports to establish and document the dam safety of the hydroelectric project.
• Evaluating the adequacy of design, constructability, and compliance with current engineering criteria and practices.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level