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Electrical Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 7 days ago
On-site District of Columbia, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Electrical Engineering INTJISTJISTP Engineering
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This vacancy is for a GS-0850-14, Electrical Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DIVISION -CG-ENG-3 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as an Electrical Engineer and be responsible for the development and revision of international and domestic electrical engineering regulations, standards, and policies related to commercial vessels and facilities.
- →Being a Coast Guard (CG) civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Analyzing systems and associated equipment such as electrical distribution, steering, vital automation, electrical propulsion, navigation and communication for the purpose of either developing regulation proposals or for applying existing regulation concepts.
- →Conducting expert technical reviews of precedent-setting professional studies, research, and/or analysis in the field to remain abreast of the latest designs and innovations in marine electrical engineering.
- →Analyzing recent technological and design development in shipboard electrical installations, materials, fabrication methods, equipment, test methods, cyber security and electrical stress and fatigue reliability analysis for their effect upon existing safety practices and regulations.
- →Performing reviews on systems designed by engineering firms which are beyond the analytical capabilities of field staff due to uniqueness and complexity.
- →Consulting with all levels of management, headquarters personnel, field personnel including marine inspectors and investigators, other Federal agencies, and foreign government and commercial organizations in the design and/or construction of marine electrical systems.
- →Evaluating requests by U.S. and foreign manufacturers for approval of electrical systems and system components that are employed throughout the maritime community.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- →If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
- →You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
- →To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Secret clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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