General Engineer

Benefits and culture: This onsite General Engineer role supports NOAA's National Weather Service Facilities Division across multiple locations, including Silver Spring, MD; Fort Worth, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; and Kansas City, MO. The position offers a competitive salary range of USD 125,776 - 187,093 per year and a comprehensive federal benefits package designed to support work-life balance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for assigned programs and projects, covering real property procurement, oversight of new leases, design, construction, and office relocations, with coordination to ensure timely execution.
• Lead or support the Facility Condition Assessment and Deferred Maintenance programs, including planning, budgeting, and construction administration for facility infrastructure; assist with the management or acquisition of architectural, engineering, and other essential support services.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and National Weather Service management on project progress, issues and resolutions, and any impacts on costs and schedules.
• Develop technical requirements for contractual support for design, system replacement, installation, construction, and office relocation contracts, ranging from smaller engagements to major projects valued at $3M or more.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizens only.
• Qualified for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Relocation expenses (PCS) are not authorized for this position.
• Moderate Risk Security Clearance is required; continued employment depends on a favorable security investigation and adjudication.
• A one year probationary period may apply under Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee in the same line of work with a prior probationary period and no extended break in service.
• Fitness and public interest considerations may influence continued employment during the probationary period, including performance, conduct, agency needs, and organizational goals.

Education and credentials

• Engineering bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
• Education documentation: submit college transcripts listing courses by number and department, institution name, credit hours, and grades if qualifying by education.
• Evidence that foreign education is equivalent to U.S. standards must accompany your resume if applicable.
• Unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the initial phase; an official transcript will be required before reporting to duty.
• If course titles do not clearly indicate content, provide an official course description reflecting the content at the time of study.

Required documents

• Resume limited to two pages; longer resumes will be removed from consideration.
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• Make your resume and profile searchable to improve visibility.
• Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included.
• For each prior position, include job title (including federal series and grade if applicable), duties, and starting/ending dates (month and year).
• Clearly identify part-time work by hours per week; if not specified, full-time is assumed.

Education details

• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience beyond what is stated above.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. standards when applicable.

Additional information

• ICTAP and CTAP candidates may receive selection priority if well qualified; see OPM resources for eligibility and required documentation.
• NOAA participates in e-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer; selections are made without regard to race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Evaluation process

Applicants will be evaluated based on the stated qualifications. Resumes and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications. Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment. Incomplete or overstated applications may be grounds for removal from consideration.