Total 173 Others level Engineering job vacancies in Sinking Spring - Columbia Rd

The selectee will serve as a Civil Engineer in The Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Developing, coordinating, and providing program- planning documentation, such as monthly updates, briefing books, project displays, and maintaining official files for assigned program area(s). Incumbent promotes the accomplishments and objectives of TSD and the Engineering and Science Research and Development Branch through briefings and demonstrations of branch accomplishments and on-going work
• Recommending the resolution of engineering or scientific issues in order to attain departmental objectives and technology development.
• Negotiates with others with differing or opposing views in order to resolve engineering aspects of controversial decisions regarding highly unstructured and interconnected problems involving both unique technology and programmatic treatments.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative in managing awarded contracts.
• Evaluating contractor performance and assures compliance with contract requirements throughout the life cycle of the contract/program.

The selectee will serve as a Civil Engineer in The Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Communicating immediately with the contracting officer for any issues which will impact performance, schedule or terms and conditions under a contract. Initiates corrective action on contract performance through a partnership with the contracting officer.
• Serving as a knowledgeable technical advisor to the USSS and other government agencies, as well as contractor personnel, particularly regarding Civil Engineering, Structural building analysis and design, vehicle and pedestrian barriers, explosive effects analysis and design, building and general construction.
• Providing continuing program management by assisting with the development of operational requirements, and preparing structural analysis, designs, schedules and cost estimates. Prepares technical briefing materials for stakeholders, end-users and operational personnel. Provides informational briefings for supervisors and non technical personnel.

FG-11 DUTIES:

Incumbent serves as a technical specialist responsible for soliciting, acquiring, collecting, evaluating, compiling and selecting appropriate technical navigational and related operational data for inclusion in aeronautical products and publications. Will be involved with formal and on-the-job training in the preparation of Aeronautical Information for dissemination in publications in order to gain skills and knowledge for progression to the next grade level. Typical assignments may include the following: develops, maintains and revises aeronautical data contained in products/publications; ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; resolves data discrepancies and notifies manager of unresolved problems and work issues; assists in the development of Notices to Airmen; analyzes, evaluates and verifies quality of printed products; establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry. Performs other duties as assigned.

FG-12 DUTIES:

Responsible for one or more major subject matter areas of higher complexity, and is the final authority for the technical content of publications to which the material is directed. Recognized as a subject matter expert in assigned areas of responsibilities. Typical assignments may include the following: develops long-range plans and arrangements to obtain vital information required to fulfill the data needs of assigned subject matter areas; development, maintenance and revision of terminal/en-route instrument flight procedures; design/development of aeronautical charts (visual, en-route & terminal) and related publications; coordination/integration of IFPs in the NAS; collect, evaluate and verify aeronautical data; or automated applications used by the organization; ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; provides advice/guidance to less experienced staff; performs reviews of basic, nonprocedural work performed by lower level personnel; perform leadership functions for small projects/teams; identifying/resolving problems; and assists in initiating Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). Performs other duties as assigned.

FG-13 DUTIES:

Serves as an advisor to management on matters that involve both critical technical and operational issues; development, design/development of aeronautical charts (visual, en-route & terminal) and related publications; coordination/integration of IFPs in the NAS; collect, evaluate and verify aeronautical data; or automated applications used by the organization ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; performs cross check validation and analysis of aeronautical information data, documents, files or other media as requested in support of aeronautical information analysis; ensures Aeronautical Information Services products are coordinated and integrated in the NAS; initiates Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); advises on the further development of automated data processing tools by identifying requirements, recommending priorities and suggesting adaptations to the system; performs acceptance testing on legacy application rewrites and new software applications; identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action; assures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are effectively accomplished (end of cycle processing, integrity checks, etc.); resolves complex verification and coordination problems between all functional areas of Aeronautical Information Services and its user agencies/organizations and ensures cartographic requirements are met through the use of computer assisted mapping technology and map publication software.

All levels may perform other duties as assigned.

FG-11 DUTIES:

Incumbent serves as a technical specialist responsible for soliciting, acquiring, collecting, evaluating, compiling and selecting appropriate technical navigational and related operational data for inclusion in aeronautical products and publications. Will be involved with formal and on-the-job training in the preparation of Aeronautical Information for dissemination in publications in order to gain skills and knowledge for progression to the next grade level. Typical assignments may include the following: develops, maintains and revises aeronautical data contained in products/publications; ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; resolves data discrepancies and notifies manager of unresolved problems and work issues; assists in the development of Notices to Airmen; analyzes, evaluates and verifies quality of printed products; establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry. Performs other duties as assigned.

FG-12 DUTIES:

Responsible for one or more major subject matter areas of higher complexity, and is the final authority for the technical content of publications to which the material is directed. Recognized as a subject matter expert in assigned areas of responsibilities. Typical assignments may include the following: develops long-range plans and arrangements to obtain vital information required to fulfill the data needs of assigned subject matter areas; development, maintenance and revision of terminal/en-route instrument flight procedures; design/development of aeronautical charts (visual, en-route & terminal) and related publications; coordination/integration of IFPs in the NAS; collect, evaluate and verify aeronautical data; or automated applications used by the organization; ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; provides advice/guidance to less experienced staff; performs reviews of basic, nonprocedural work performed by lower level personnel; perform leadership functions for small projects/teams; identifying/resolving problems; and assists in initiating Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). Performs other duties as assigned.

FG-13 DUTIES:

Serves as an advisor to management on matters that involve both critical technical and operational issues; development, design/development of aeronautical charts (visual, en-route & terminal) and related publications; coordination/integration of IFPs in the NAS; collect, evaluate and verify aeronautical data; or automated applications used by the organization ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards and criteria; performs cross check validation and analysis of aeronautical information data, documents, files or other media as requested in support of aeronautical information analysis; ensures Aeronautical Information Services products are coordinated and integrated in the NAS; initiates Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); advises on the further development of automated data processing tools by identifying requirements, recommending priorities and suggesting adaptations to the system; performs acceptance testing on legacy application rewrites and new software applications; identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action; assures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are effectively accomplished (end of cycle processing, integrity checks, etc.); resolves complex verification and coordination problems between all functional areas of Aeronautical Information Services and its user agencies/organizations and ensures cartographic requirements are met through the use of computer assisted mapping technology and map publication software.

All levels may perform other duties as assigned.

As a Supervisory General Engineer, you will:

• Provide expert level advice relative to various engineering disciplines including civil engineering, structural engineering, ocean engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering and engineering management. 
• Supervise team effort in responding to tasking on special projects and initiatives. 
• Represent the Office in meetings with high-level officials from the Dept. of Transportation, other agencies, vendors and members of external organizations.
• Identify and implement management improvements and enhances efficiencies whenever possible. 
• Plan, organize and conduct research on complex policy and planning issues that involve areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions. 

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated mid- to senior-level professional possessing skills and experience in team leadership, engineering project management, and transportation infrastructure development.

• Develops, plans, and administers programs and activities, setting precedent on overall policies, objectives, time frames and procedures necessary for program accomplishments
• Provides leadership and direction to civilians who are professional, technical, skilled and wage grade personnel.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and difficulty of assignments; establishes goals and objectives, and plans work based on priorities and milestones; establishes performance objectives and evaluates work performance
• Provides accurate sketches through CAD (Computer Assisted Design) and mathematical computations to update blueprints for support of facility maintenance and construction projects and programs.
• Reviews records of expended man-hours, and material costs and compares with estimated costs for projects. Performs a variety of inspections of projects during all phases either on a day-to-day or periodic basis.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Providing technical engineering support for domestic and international policy development and long-range planning; Evaluating and analyzes detailed engineering analyses. Providing expert opinion and modifications to engineering analyses, both domestic and foreign to ensure sound technical principles are maintained and to develop federal positions.
• Conducting in-depth technical/policy analyses of spectrum use, technical review of new Federal radiocommunication systems, assisting Federal agencies in resolving operational and regulatory problems; Providing technical policy analysis support for international radio treaty conferences; establishing and improving Federal standards to assure efficient use of spectrum.
• Providing technical and policy support for bilateral and multilateral meetings on radio spectrum issues with foreign administrations. Providing technical and policy advice and recommendations to agency senior officials on spectrum issues on the agendas of the International Trade Union (ITU) Council and the Plenipotentiary Conference.
• Crafting and reviewing policies, technical, and engineering outputs for compliance with agency policy and technical accuracy such as U.S. technical and regulatory contributions to international and regional radiocommunication meetings, U.S. proposals, views, and position papers for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), and filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on rulemaking proceedings.
• Representing the agency on spectrum management matters with outside organizations, both foreign and domestic. Serving as a convener, vice convener, or as an agency representative to ad hoc or on-going inter-agency work groups; serving on or leading groups developing technical or operating standards; or serving on teams working with international groups on spectrum management issues.

As Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Providing technical engineering support for domestic and international policy development and long-range planning; Evaluating and analyzes detailed engineering analyses. Providing expert opinion and modifications to engineering analyses, both domestic and foreign to ensure sound technical principles are maintained and to develop federal positions.
• Conducting in-depth technical/policy analyses of spectrum use, technical review of new Federal radiocommunication systems, assisting Federal agencies in resolving operational and regulatory problems; Providing technical policy analysis support for international radio treaty conferences; establishing and improving Federal standards to assure efficient use of spectrum.
• Providing technical and policy support for bilateral and multilateral meetings on radio
  spectrum issues with foreign administrations. Providing technical and policy advice and recommendations to agency senior officials on spectrum issues on the agendas of the International Trade Union (ITU) Council and the Plenipotentiary Conference.
• Crafting and reviewing policies, technical, and engineering outputs for compliance with agency policy and technical accuracy such as U.S. technical and regulatory contributions to international and regional radiocommunication meetings, U.S. proposals, views, and position papers for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), and filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on rulemaking proceedings.
• Representing the agency on spectrum management matters with outside organizations, both foreign and domestic. Serving as a convener, vice convener, or as an agency representative to ad hoc or on-going inter-agency work groups; serving on or leading groups developing technical or operating standards; or serving on teams working with international groups on spectrum management issues.

• You will develop individual department and tenant environmental air compliance and protection programs to ensure air regulations and directives are adhered to.
• You will evaluate work performance of staff to identify the air training needs of the employees.
• You will conduct environmental air program meetings to discuss the effectiveness of current and planned actions.
• You will draft environmental air permits to ensure agency compliance with environmental regulations and laws such as the Clean Air Act (CAA).

• You will provide professional and technical leadership to support the delivery of natural resources programs and projects to NAVFAC customers and Supported Commanders (Department of Defense (DoD) organizations).
• You will manage and execute the Natural Resource Program to include the review and implementation of management programs, specifically Sikes Act INRMPs.
• You will develop innovative, responsive, and sustainable solutions to ensure that Supported Commanders are able to meet their training and operational mission needs while also ensuring natural resources compliance and environmental stewardship.
• You will develop, coordinate and review of Natural Resources Program metrics and annual reports for submission to higher headquarters (DoD organizations).
• You will develop long-range forecasts for planning, programming, and budgeting of natural resource requirements) and guide program execution.
• You will coordinate with high-level DoD and non-DoD agency personnel regarding natural resources laws, rules, and regulations and general ecosystem management to resolve program issues and assist in prioritizing resources.
• You will assist with the interpretation of laws and regulations to include NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to meet mission requirements.

• You will review Engineering work of minor complexity under supervision of a senior engineer.
• You will study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer's publications and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data.
• You will prepare layout and detail drawings on relatively routine projects.
• You will perform work with a larger more complex project pertaining to the design of mechanical systems for naval ships, ship systems and combat systems

• You will direct project teams and development efforts for program assignments.
• You will deal fundamentally with the broad aspects of Ship Design, Platform Integration, Ship Hydrodynamics, Propulsor and Shafting Systems, and Shipboard Power and Electrical Systems.
• You will direct the formulation and execution of systems engineering functions on major engineering development programs or projects.
• You will develop engineering policy for compliance by Navy project engineers and contractors developing and constructing submarine systems.
• You will chair naval architecture-related integrated product teams (IPTs) and visit laboratories and contractor facilities to obtain reports of program status.
• You will direct the assessment of high-risk high-value technical issues to determine the range of acceptable solutions and thresholds for submarines and submersible systems.
• You will identify technically acceptable options, and negotiate the resolution of challenging technical, resource, and requirement issues directly with program managers, top-level engineers, and key project personnel.

Duties of a Supervisory Computer Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the planning and execution of efforts to recommend the integration and optimization of the Board of Veterans' Appeals automated systems.
• Develops short and long-range plans covering projects, initiating special programs to cover contingencies or emergencies as they arise.
• Identifies implementation and operating problems, which may have impact on objectives or time-phased schedules, and develops the reasons or causes and assures appropriate action is taken.
• Consolidates and reviews reports, documents, and letters relating to the operations and obtains clarification of questionable information or trends and makes recommendations or takes appropriate action to resolve deficiencies.
• Directs technical execution of work by reviewing accomplishment in terms of plans, procedures, and schedules to determine adequacy to meet programmed objectives.
• Prepares and defines technical details for budget and work program estimates. Reviews budget and work program estimates submitted by contractors for sufficiency, completeness, soundness, and adequacy.

The Fire Protection Engineer assists the Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Support Division with the fire protection systems, fire alarm systems and utilities in the Library Buildings and Grounds.

Fire Protection Engineering Support 

• Performs major, complex phases of specific assignments or projects designed to accomplish comprehensive goals of Fire Protection Engineering.
• Provides assistance to lower grade employees and exercises overall responsibility for assigned projects.
• Typical assignments may include:
• Surveying existing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Developing details of working drawings and preparing preliminary cost estimates for assigned features.
• Developing alternate layouts to determine feasibility, economy, suitability, and practicability of the current design.
• Developing conceptual solutions to improve design features.
• Identifies problems concerning fire protection systems, features of structures, and reviews shop drawings prepared by contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements and national codes, calling attention to instances of non-compliance, modifications required, etc.
• Conducts regular interactions with other division staff and staff in other organizations in order to complete work assignments.

Project Management

• With minor oversight, performs project management tasks such as:
• Developing project schedules, budgets, and coordination.
• Monitors project goals and objectives for timely completion.
• Identifies and reports items that are out of tolerance to Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Support Division.
• Identifies potential solutions to project challenges.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with other trades to achieve project objectives.

Program Management 

• With minor oversight, performs program management tasks such as:
  • developing approaches and processes for correcting regulatory and operating deficiencies.
  • Records and tracks progress on the completion of the deficiency correction and provides periodic reports. 
  • Identifies and reports items that are out of tolerance to Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Support Division.
  • Identifies potential solutions to program challenges.
  • Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with other trades to achieve project objectives.
• Performs contractor oversight duties as a Contractor Office Technical Representative (COTR), modifying or rejecting task plans and other deliverables for fire protection systems.
• Evaluates overall effectiveness and assesses technical design submissions for compliance with national codes.
• Responsible for design and configuration of fire protection systems and final acceptance or rejection of fire protection system installations and modifications.
• Evaluates and approves all fire protection system requirements and operational procedures, preventive maintenance tasks, inspection plans, repairs, corrections, tests and priorities.

You will serve as a Program Analyst (Human Factors Engineer), DCMS-DPR's representative and the Coast Guard's Engineering Technical Authority for human systems integration (HSI) in systems acquisition projects, partnering with the Acquisitions Directorate, Program Sponsors, other Engineering Technical Authorities, and stakeholders to implement effective HSI activities for system acquisitions including cutters, aircraft, command centers, C54ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), logistics and the associated workforce. Work encompasses development, management, and application of policy in the seven HSI domains in a military environment; manpower, performance support and training, human factors engineering (HFE), habitability, personnel survivability, system safety and occupational health, and habitability.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Serving as the expert advisor to management with potential to be appointed as Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) for the implementation and evaluation of HFE and Habitability.
• Supporting the development of HFE and Habitability policies, practices and procedures.
• Providing technical leadership to promote and integrate HFE and Habitability into Agency programs.
• Recognizing the potential impact of safety and health hazard problems and coordinating those with the safety team.