Engineering Technician (Mechanical).

About the Role

This position is within the Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preliminary planning, development of requirements, schematic plans, and budgetary cost estimates leading to detailed engineering design of energy and water-related projects.
• Assist with the design and estimating of complex control systems for new and existing facilities, applying practical knowledge of engineering principles to assess specific requirements.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance and backup on energy and water conservation projects, utilities sales, purchases, contracts, and privatization.
• Review proposed maintenance, repair, and new construction projects for energy and water impacts and available utilities resources compatibility.
• Monitor energy and water consumption to assure compliance with assigned energy targets, utility companies’ allocations, and available energy resources.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 5% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
• One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the testing and evaluation of items, systems, and equipment associated with Environmental/Energy conservation systems; analyzing energy data to ensure that conservation methods and policies are effective. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this job.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the following employment authority categories are eligible to apply:

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.