General Engineer

About this role

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience conducting examinations of engineering products, equipment, or procedures, which includes evaluating design documents, executing hardware and software system safety analyses, or participating in factory and field testing.

Experience assisting with research and development (R&D) efforts, which includes defining specific engineering requirements, identifying the scope of work, and developing testing or evaluation criteria. Experience analyzing compliance with rules and regulations within a government, regulatory, or enforcement program framework. To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience applying engineering principles (such as electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering) to implement complex railroad signal, train control, or highway-rail grade crossing systems affecting railroad safety.

Experience managing or leading complex engineering projects or Research and Development (R&D) initiatives within a transportation safety context. Experience representing an organization in technical discussions, seminars, or adversarial settings to exchange novel ideas or present policy decisions with technical experts, contractors, railroad union representatives, and/ or high-level railroad management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.

Safety Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.