Mechanical Engineer

About the role

You will serve in a developmental capacity within the Facilities Infrastructure Management Department, providing specialized mechanical engineering support for industrial HVAC, chilled water systems, air compressors, and industrial ventilation.

You will be tasked with increasingly difficult assignments designed to build your proficiency in these core facility disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, developing and assisting with mechanical engineering projects
• Understanding and interpreting specifications, drawings, and mechanical designs
• Applying knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, methodologies, and principles, in relation to aircraft processes, facilities, and equipment

Requirements

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

Qualifications

Qualifications must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Analyzing, developing and assisting with mechanical engineering projects
• Understanding and interpreting specifications, drawings, and mechanical designs
• Applying knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, methodologies, and principles, in relation to aircraft processes, facilities, and equipment

Skills

The following education may be substituted for specialized experience:

• One year of directly related graduate level education (18 semester hours)
• Superior academic achievement at the baccalaureate level in an engineering program

Benefits

See "Additional Information" section for details.

Pay

Details on pay are available in the "Additional Information" section.

Schedule

Details on schedule are available in the "Additional Information" section.

Additional Information

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required, typically supplemented by specialized knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, and compressed air systems.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.