Mechanical Engineer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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. Minimum Education Requirement: Mechanical Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on an official transcript.

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience includes 1).

Applying the latest advanced mechanical engineering design and construction techniques to develop design plans and specifications for all types of structures and buildings; 2). Experience using computer aided design and building information modeling software such as REVIT; 3). Develop design plans and specifications for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other systems for complex construction, renovation or maintenance pro.

Reviews, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of shop drawings, samples, certificates of compliance, laboratory analyses, and other submittals and data from contractors covered by Government contracts.,Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, and Government agency representatives to establish materials and test, and building commissioning requirements.,Evaluates technical data pertaining to design, materials, equipment, shop drawings, proposals for modifications and additions, and methods of installation submitted by contractors.,Participates in the A-E and/or D-B evaluation and selection process. Evaluates and/or recommends the work of design and construction firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with all regulations and design criteria.,Develops and maintains facility standard design documents in coordination with user and facility proponents.