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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the U.S. Department of State. Working with other offices and bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds. As the single real property manager for the planning, acquisition, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal of U.S. government's diplomatic and consular properties overseas, OBO's portfolio spans over 280 worldwide missions and over 80,000,000 square feet of functioning property. OBO's primary mission is to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad ensuring the United States is safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Design and Engineering (DE) Responsibilities: DE primary responsibilities include: Provision of design and engineering expertise in multiple areas of expertise. Direct the design management of OBO’s construction program including development of scopes of work, maintaining design budgets and schedules, and monitoring and evaluating Architecture and Engineering (A/E) performance. Develop, coordinate, and maintain applicable standards, criteria, and guidelines for facility design and performance that define requirements for US diplomatic facilities. Coordinate an integrated design review process for project documents to ensure technical requirements are met, reconcile and provide quality assurance reviews and facilitate resolution of design related security issues. This requirement is in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE). The Division of Electrical Engineering (DE/EE) serves as an OBO Code Official and provides design, research, and technical assistance bureau wide. The division is responsible for all aspects of electrical engineering design, renewables, audio-visual, telecommunications, and emanations security (radio frequency (RF) and acoustic) for our embassy facilities worldwide. Core areas of responsibilities include: Power systems include utility integration and on-site substations. Standby and prime generation power plants, as well as exterior and interior power distribution systems. Renewables (solar, battery energy storage systems), grounding, and lighting systems and controls. Telecommunications cabling infrastructure. Audio-visual systems. RF and acoustic emanation security. Testing and witness testing of systems under the responsibility of the division. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES: In support of the core responsibilities of the division, the following requirements, working conditions, and administrative duties apply generally to all personnel under this task order: Project Documentation: Review technical submittals, prepare reports, draft meeting notes, and provide technical input supporting OBO statements of work, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, contract support materials, and other documents as directed by the program office. Technology and Software Proficiency: Must be proficient in the use of recent office technology and software tools including Microsoft Office or equivalents, AutoCAD, Primavera, modeling tools, and other artificial intelligence (AI) enabled applications. Additionally, must be able to use a variety of computer software to review project documents, perform calculations, and produce designs, presentations, reports, etc. General Competencies: Must be able to communicate effectively and persuasively, serve as a liaison to various offices, articulate decisions, and produce coherent reports and memoranda. Knowledge of project management principles, budget control, cost/benefit analysis, installation practices, risk management, and scheduling is required. Codes and Standards: