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Engineering Specialist - Entry, Developmental and Full Performance
Work Schedule: |
Full Time |
Salary: |
$49,300 – $90,698 |
Location: |
Washington, DC metropolitan area |
The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking
qualified Engineering Specialists (ES) at the Entry through Full Performance level
to work as part of a multi-disciplined, diversified and fast-paced team
responsible for installing, configuring, operating, maintaining and
troubleshooting utility support equipment. Candidates will be responsible for a
broad range of duties to include training and guiding field personnel on a
variety of equipment, including diesel generators and related electrical
support equipment; heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment (HVAC);
plumbing systems; power distribution equipment and grids; and uninterruptible power
systems.
Physical Work Requirements: Duties of ES Officers include being able to
single-handedly deploy up to 45-pound communications systems and being prepared
for prolonged use of destruction/installation equipment (e.g., sledge-hammers,
nail guns, hammer drills and pipe benders) and removal/installation of
equipment (e.g. cable pullers, welding torches, hydraulic lifts).
ES Officers will typically spend 40 – 60% of
their careers abroad on assignments that last between one to three years in
length and are also required to participate in temporary travel assignments. Officers receive a variety of overseas benefits and
allowances that positively impact overall compensation.
Minimum requirements include an associate's
degree in industrial/electrical technology, UPS systems, diesel engine service,
or HVAC, or a minimum of five years of work in building management systems experience
in two of these fields. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is also required.
Candidates should be able to install, configure, operate, maintain,
troubleshoot, and provide training and guidance on utility support equipment. Fabrication, welding, brazing and
installation experience; project management ability; working knowledge of
utility systems installation, maintenance and engineering; the ability to
provide good customer-service in the customer's environment; strong
interpersonal, organizational and communications skills; solid writing,
speaking and listening skills; and a firm understanding of engineering
principles and methods, National Electrical Standards, and safety, installation
and security standards are also required. Candidates must be self-starters who
can manage multiple projects simultaneously with fluctuating priorities and who
have proficiency in MS Office. A Type III or Universal EPA certification for
refrigerant recovery; experience as a contract manager or contract officer
technical representative; and a journeyman's or master's license in either the
electrical or plumbing trades is preferred.
All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.
To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.
To Apply:
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Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first.
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An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.
Posted: Apr 21, 2007 06:48 PM
Last Updated: Jun 20, 2008 03:58 PM
Last Reviewed: Jun 20, 2008 03:58 PM