Mechanical Engineer

GG-07
1. Performs mechanical engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty which are screened by a higher-grade engineer. Some knowledge of work processes and the capability to apply standard mechanical engineering practices are required to directly apply varied rules procedures and precedents to the assignments.
mechanical engineering work of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade engineers. Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems.
3. Uses engineering manuals standard publications and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data to be used by higher level engineers contractors and/or customers.
4. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain current in the field and for application to work assignments uses computers/computer software such as analysis tools and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.

GG-09
1. Performs a variety of developmental duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying general engineering principles methods and techniques. Performs general engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty which are screened by a higher-grade engineer.
2. Performs regular and recurring assignments. Independently performs work assignments which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity.
3. Uses engineering manuals standard publications and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data to be used by higher level engineers contractors and/or customers.
4. Carries out special projects and assignments for higher-level general engineers contractors and/or customers. Researches and utilizes a wide range of manuals standard publications and technical material to obtain information analyze data and prepare reports.

Conditions of employment

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selective Service: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance.
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• You will be required to serve a two-year probationary period

Qualifications

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:1. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2)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.

You may qualify if you meet one of the following:

1. GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following:
a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.

2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree:
a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded i.e. pass/fail CLEP CCAF DANTES military credit etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering policies theories principles and concepts and familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
2. Knowledge of analysis evaluation fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data identify significant factors and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
3. Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activate to perform studies and prepare reports briefings documentation and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
4. Skill in analyzing and applying the principles concepts and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult but common assignments.
5. Ability to analyze interpret and apply general engineering rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior engineers.
6. Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.