Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower)

About the role

Location: Portland, Oregon. Serve as a hydropower mechanical engineering specialist in the field of powerhouse and pumping station mechanical systems. Render advisory and consultative services to all Corps Districts and Divisions that are involved with hydropower or have large pumping stations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hydropower mechanical engineering specialist for powerhouse and pumping station mechanical systems
• Provide advisory and consultative services to Corps Districts and Divisions engaged in hydropower or operating large pumping stations

Requirements

• Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation under DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required
• One-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter
• Selection subject to Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
• Reemployed annuitant provisions apply (see Reemployed Annuitant information sheet)
• Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized
• Recruitment/Relocation, Advanced-in-Hire, Leave Accrual, or Student Loan Repayment incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Position is approved for hydropower-related Special Salary Rate Table in accordance with Northwestern Division's Program Guidance and Delegation for the Position Management and Classification Programs.