Summary

About the Position: Serves as either a developmental or senior Mechanical Engineer, responsible for developing mechanical designs; performing technical reviews of mechanical designs developed by Architectural-Engineering firms (A-E), and resolving mechanical design problems arising during construction for a wide range of conventional and unconventional mechanical design features.

NOTE: Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

The public

Duties

This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0830-12.
Typical GS-12 Duties:
Develops mechanical design drawings and specifications (HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, etc.) for projects containing diverse, complex, and unconventional mechanical systems and features found in vertical design and Military Construction Projects.
Participates in pre-design, design review, and other technical conferences or reviews conference memoranda to clarify principal technical features of HVAC/Plumbing/Fire Protection Design and identify any special conditions.
Performs HVAC engineering analysis, whole building energy modeling, HVAC equipment selection, Life Cycle Cost Analysis using Trane Trace 700, Trace 3D Plus or similar. Develops design drawings using AutoDesk Revit BIM software.
Assists supervisor with planning, organizing and monitoring the work carried out by Section personnel in the predominantly assigned area.
Plans and develops (or directs development by lower grade Mechanical Engineers) the mechanical design schedule and budget.
Provides technical guidance to lower grade Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
Performs technical reviews of the mechanical engineering aspects (HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression) of design packages prepared by A-E firms.
Provides mechanical engineering support to Construction Division in resolving mechanical problems prior to, during and after construction for Military, Civil Works and Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) projects.

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.

Qualifications

Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.

NOTE: This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0830-12. Incumbent may be appointed to the GS-11 or GS-12 (depending on qualifications). If selected at the lower grade, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level of the position upon: meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Engineer:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience developing Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports and performing the technical review of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design products developed internally or by A-E firms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09.

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes the study, layout, and design of Milcon projects such as: military facilities and structures including offices, warehouses, housing or the civilian equivalent; experience developing Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection drawings, plans and specifications, writing technical reports, preparing applicable portions of studies and analyses supporting project design documents, formulating and resolving design issues during construction, and experience performing or overseeing the technical review of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design products developed internally or by A-E firms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted for the GS-12.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

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.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Sacramento:
- GS-11 annual salary range $103,507- $122,137
- GS-12 annual salary range $116,618 - $138,947
Phoenix:
- GS-11 annual salary range $103,507 - $122,137
- GS-12 annual salary range $114,137 - $136,466
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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is an Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Field position.
This is NOT a drug testing position.
Hiring Incentives MAY BE Authorized.
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.
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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid or volunteer work.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Further selections from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Basis for Rating: Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce is open to all U.S. Citizens. The category rating, veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2024 to receive consideration

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12361314).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

RI-W07502 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO
DO NOT MAIL
Sacramento, CA 95814
US

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Open & closing dates

03/25/2024 to 12/27/2024
Salary

$103,507 - $138,947 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12
Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Sacramento, CA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

25% or less - Business Travel (TDY) is approximately 25% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— 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.
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)

0830 Mechanical Engineering
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CERI249358171314HW
Control number

783038800

Mechanical Engineer - Direct Hire Job