General Engineer (Inspector)

The General Engineer will:

• Conduct safety program reviews and provide engineering analyses and evaluations of potential pipeline safety regulatory deficiencies.
• Interpret and apply Federal regulations and monitor the design construction operation and maintenance of gas and liquid pipeline systems.
• Evaluate projects to determine compliance with existing Federal safety regulations.
• Recognize discrepancies or inconsistencies between information reported or made available to the office of Pipeline safety and the true nature of the activity under review.
• Participate in technical conferences symposia and meetings as a technical expert and authority on safety issues related to the pipeline industry.

The ideal candidate is a General Engineer who is seeking a challenging assignment performing Federal pipeline safety compliance inspections; evaluating intrastate and interstate pipeline operators subject to Federal authority; investigating pipeline failures; and representing the Office of Pipeline Safety in all matters related to pipeline safety before Federal state and industry authorities.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and aservice agreement may be required.
• DRIVERS LICENSE:The applicant must be able to obtain and retain a valid state-issued drivers license.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE:Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower gradein the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• DRUG TESTING:Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states however its still illegal at the federal level. Therefore if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the seriesclick here to view education requirement(2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification AND (3) meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-05 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-04 it must include:

• Meeting or exceeding the education requirement listed in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for the GS-05 on Educationyou must meet or exceed the education requirement:

• Completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree to support 801 series requirement

You can also have acombinationof post high-school education and general experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include:

• Experience participating in discussions and meetings relative to engineering assignments.
• Experience assisting in the application of engineering principles procedures processes regulations and reference materials.
  
  

To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level educationORsuperior academic achievement.
**Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing (2) grade-point average or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-09 on Experienceyou must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include:

• Experience participating in discussions and meetings relative to engineering assignments.
• Experience in engineering analyses and evaluations of pipeline safety regulatory activities.
  
  

To qualify for the GS-09 on Education aloneyou must have:

• 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or have been awarded a masters or equivalent graduate degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

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:

• Compliance Inspection: Ability to direct an enforcement program in order to determine probable violations assess preliminary civil penalties issue proposed compliance orders issue corrective action order act as a senior official at enforcement hearings evaluate response material recommend final enforcement actions and issue warning letters.
• Technical Competence: Skill in assuring that field actions comply with national policies objectives and regulations as well as ensuring those regional programs are compatible with environmental social and economic goals and needs.
• General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of engineering and their practical applications

For all types of consideration experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.