Mechanical Engineer.
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command · Fort Belvoir, VA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Duties (maybe heading "Responsibilities" or "Duties"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content accordingly. The posting includes Duties (list of duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info). Also there is "Additional information" which includes trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. That could be part of Requirements or Qualifications? Probably part of Requirements (conditions of employment) and Additional info. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have duties content, requirements content (conditions of employment), qualifications content (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info). Also maybe "Skills" not present. Benefits, Pay, Schedule not present (though there is mention of salary includes locality pay etc but that's not explicit pay amount; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That is a statement about pay but not a specific amount. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state something about salary includes locality pay. That is a statement about pay. Should we include a Pay section? It says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That is a statement about pay. Might be considered stating pay info. However the instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about salary includes locality pay. So we could include a Pay section with that sentence. But also "Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized" etc. That's also compensation related. Might be better to include a Pay section with that content. However the instruction also says: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we can incorporate pay info into Qualifications or Additional information. But they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about pay, so we could create a Pay section. However we need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". The posting says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That's substantive. So we can include Pay section with that sentence.
Schedule: not mentioned. Benefits: not mentioned (though there is mention of student loan repayment may be authorized, recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized, advance in hire may be authorized). Those are benefits-ish. The posting mentions "Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized." Also "Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized". Those could be considered benefits. But the instruction: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does mention those incentives. So we could include a Benefits section with those items. However we need to avoid filler. Those are specific statements about possible benefits. So we could include Benefits section.
But we also have "Additional information" which includes trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. That could be part of Requirements or a separate section like "Additional Information". But the instruction only lists certain headings; we could use "Requirements" for conditions of employment, and "Qualifications" for eligibility/education/experience. The extra info like trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. could go under Requirements (as conditions of employment) or maybe under a separate section but we don't have a heading for that. Could incorporate into Requirements.
Thus we will have sections: Responsibilities (for duties), Requirements (conditions of employment + additional info like trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc.), Qualifications (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info about incentives? Actually incentives could be Benefits). Pay (salary includes locality pay). Benefits (recruitment/relocation incentives, student loan repayment, advance in hire). We need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Each will have substantive content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content accordingly. The posting includes Duties (list of duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info). Also there is "Additional information" which includes trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. That could be part of Requirements or Qualifications? Probably part of Requirements (conditions of employment) and Additional info. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have duties content, requirements content (conditions of employment), qualifications content (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info). Also maybe "Skills" not present. Benefits, Pay, Schedule not present (though there is mention of salary includes locality pay etc but that's not explicit pay amount; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That is a statement about pay but not a specific amount. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state something about salary includes locality pay. That is a statement about pay. Should we include a Pay section? It says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That is a statement about pay. Might be considered stating pay info. However the instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about salary includes locality pay. So we could include a Pay section with that sentence. But also "Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized" etc. That's also compensation related. Might be better to include a Pay section with that content. However the instruction also says: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we can incorporate pay info into Qualifications or Additional information. But they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about pay, so we could create a Pay section. However we need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". The posting says "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That's substantive. So we can include Pay section with that sentence.
Schedule: not mentioned. Benefits: not mentioned (though there is mention of student loan repayment may be authorized, recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized, advance in hire may be authorized). Those are benefits-ish. The posting mentions "Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized." Also "Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized". Those could be considered benefits. But the instruction: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does mention those incentives. So we could include a Benefits section with those items. However we need to avoid filler. Those are specific statements about possible benefits. So we could include Benefits section.
But we also have "Additional information" which includes trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. That could be part of Requirements or a separate section like "Additional Information". But the instruction only lists certain headings; we could use "Requirements" for conditions of employment, and "Qualifications" for eligibility/education/experience. The extra info like trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc. could go under Requirements (as conditions of employment) or maybe under a separate section but we don't have a heading for that. Could incorporate into Requirements.
Thus we will have sections: Responsibilities (for duties), Requirements (conditions of employment + additional info like trial period, selective service, citizenship, direct deposit, etc.), Qualifications (who may apply, basic requirement, specialized experience, education, additional info about incentives? Actually incentives could be Benefits). Pay (salary includes locality pay). Benefits (recruitment/relocation incentives, student loan repayment, advance in hire). We need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Each will have substantive content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc.
We need to extract duties list: The duties paragraph is a long sentence with multiple duties separated by periods. We should split into list items.
Let's parse duties:
"Providing expert engineering advice and oversight on facilities, reviewing designs and specifications, and ensuring accuracy in engineering requirements.
Serving as a point of contact for all engineering-related issues within specified locations, overseeing projects, and liaising with various engineering authorities.
Analyzing space requirements, developing alternatives, and managing engineering studies and special projects, including the development of facilities layouts for unique INSCOM missions.
Offering guidance on building operations and maintenance, resolving operational problems, and developing design documents for system modifications.
Managing contracts and providing oversight to ensure compliance with U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command requirements.
Managing minor construction and repair projects, prioritizing submissions, developing funding plans, and provide recommendations for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Coordinating with various officials, acting as a spokesperson, and presenting briefings and information to higher headquarters and other governmental officials."
We can make each sentence a
- .
Now Requirements: Conditions of employment list:
"Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
TDY will be required 25% or less of the time.
All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management."
Also Additional information includes: "This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure (CP-18) Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: ..."
We need to keep all substantive info. Some of that is repetitive with earlier trial period etc. We'll combine.
We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
Now Qualifications: includes "Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPrior Federal Service EmployeePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement For All Professional Engineering Positions: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc. We need to extract duties list: The duties paragraph is a long sentence with multiple duties separated by periods. We should split into list items. Let's parse duties: "Providing expert engineering advice and oversight on facilities, reviewing designs and specifications, and ensuring accuracy in engineering requirements. Serving as a point of contact for all engineering-related issues within specified locations, overseeing projects, and liaising with various engineering authorities. Analyzing space requirements, developing alternatives, and managing engineering studies and special projects, including the development of facilities layouts for unique INSCOM missions. Offering guidance on building operations and maintenance, resolving operational problems, and developing design documents for system modifications. Managing contracts and providing oversight to ensure compliance with U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command requirements. Managing minor construction and repair projects, prioritizing submissions, developing funding plans, and provide recommendations for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Coordinating with various officials, acting as a spokesperson, and presenting briefings and information to higher headquarters and other governmental officials." We can make each sentence a
- . Now Requirements: Conditions of employment list: "Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. TDY will be required 25% or less of the time. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management." Also Additional information includes: "This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure (CP-18) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: ..." We need to keep all substantive info. Some of that is repetitive with earlier trial period etc. We'll combine. We need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present. Now Qualifications: includes "Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPrior Federal Service EmployeePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement For All Professional Engineering Positions: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -