Supervisory General Engineer

National Institutes of Health

Montgomery County, MD

JobSummary

Multiple positions may be filled through this announcement. As a Supervisory General Engineer, you will collaborate in the planning and management of a comprehensive facilities stewardship program. You will monitor the schedules and costs of several ongoing facilities projects and coordinate design phases with facilities staff and other parties. You will integrate data science, machine learning, and optimize facilities performance to ensure NIH achieves its critical biomedical research mission.

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SubAgencyName

Office of Research Facilities

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HE/HE38

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False

HiringPath

public

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TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the largest biomedical research funding organization in the world. NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. NIH employs approximately 18,000 employees in varied occupations, all supporting research efforts that improve health and save lives. For more information on NIH's mission and goals, and its 27 Institutes and Centers, visit the NIH website. Virtually explore the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Bethesda campus, learn about scientific research, and get to know NIH community members who are working to help people live longer, healthier lives: https://www.nih.gov/virtual-tour/. These positions are located in the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF). The ORF supports the NIH mission by providing, maintaining, and operating safe, healthy, and attractive facilities. ORF operates as a "Central Service" and reports directly to the Office of Management (OM), located within the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ORF has openings in the Division of Design and Construction Management, Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance, and Division of Technical Resources. Please see the duties section for more information on each position.

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https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

Multiple positions may be filled from this Supervisory General Engineer announcement. Duties of these positions may include but are not limited to: Providing guidance and supervision to engineering and architectural team members Monitoring the schedules and costs of several ongoing construction projects Coordinating design phases with appropriate construction staff and other relevant parties Leading design teams for architectural and engineering projects Providing briefs, advice, and guidance to senior level officials Overseeing the comprehensive management and operational functions of real property and utility services Managing and overseeing all repair and improvement projects within the facility and operational systems Utilizing advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence techniques to enhance the safety, reliability, and optimization of operations Implementing a safety program, emergency response plan, training, and continuing education certification program to ensure staff are fully qualified and maintain their certifications Using data science and AI to integrate advanced methodologies into utility, engineering and design operation Using real-time analytics to enhance system safety, reliability, and efficiency, supporting strategic decision-making. The Division of Technical Resources (DTR) is recruiting for its Central Utility Plant Director position. The Director of Utilities leads a team of over 80 staff members, coordinating engineering, operations, and maintenance. This position manages a $30 million budget, focusing on financial planning, operational efficiency, and project improvements. This position manages the operation and maintenance of NIH's expansive utility systems, including boilers, chillers, cogeneration plants, and industrial and thermal energy storage systems. This position oversees the distribution of utilities across the Bethesda campus, coordinating projects, and ensuring systems operate at peak performance, all while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. This position oversees advanced water testing and treatment and uses technologies like automated flow cytometry, ATP methodology, and PCR to prevent waterborne pathogens and maintain high water quality standards. This position collaborates with data science teams to integrate advanced methodologies into utility operations. The Director of Utilities implements predictive maintenance measures and uses real-time analytics to enhance system safety, reliability, and efficiency, supporting strategic decision-making. The Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM) is recruiting for a Supervisory General Engineer position. This position serves as a senior manager and a principal advisor to the Director, DDCM and the Director, ORF, with responsibility for managing a comprehensive design and construction management program involving major projects for NIH facilities. This position oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for design and construction activities. The position plans and directs a comprehensive construction management program to support design and construction, alterations, renovations, repairs, and improvements necessary to support the beneficial use of NIH facilities, and to ensure the safety and physical security of occupants and the physical integrity of NIH real property assets and contents. The position represents the Director, DDCM and other senior ORF and NIH officials at meetings and conferences with other Federal agencies, state and county governments, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, contractors and vendors, and other organizations involved in facilities design and construction activities. The Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM) is recruiting for the Chief of Research Triangle Park (RTP) Facilities Management Branch position. RTP delivers facility-related services to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including high voltage electric, water, and heating and cooling in Durham, North Carolina. This position is responsible for all facilities activities including managing all operations, maintenance, design, engineering, construction, and master planning. This position assists the DFOM Director as needed. This position also manages NIH property at the New Iberia, Louisiana Research site. The position oversees the design, operation, and maintenance of utility services to NIH property as well as the EPA facilities at RTP. The position is responsible for compliance with facilities accreditation with the Joint Commission and Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Requirements

Evaluations

The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority. To be considered well qualified for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 05/01/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the application questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12940208 Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact Global Jobs at globaljobs@mail.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

WhatToExpectNext

Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your application via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account. At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.

RequiredDocuments

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses. While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history. If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text. You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume. If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position: Job title Employer name Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours worked per week (full-time assumed; part-time prorated) Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance. If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed application questionnaire. Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/CTAP.htm ICTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/ictap.htm If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility. Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

Benefits

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https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

OtherInformation

This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency, and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational needs, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A current federal government employee may receive a relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic location. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational needs, specific case justification, and budget limitations A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational needs, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd

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