Mechanical Engineer

Summary

This position in the field of mechanical engineering typically requires the application of thermodynamics, mechanics, and other physical, mathematical and engineering sciences to problems concerned with the production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy, especially heat and mechanical power.

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Develops complex project components in Mechanical Engineering recognizing the effects on the overall project. Identifies and resolves NAS operational problems within a specialized area. Solving problems requires use of a combination of standard engineering procedures and practices, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments. Typically requires advanced expertise in using relevant computer applications. Participates in planning to achieve prescribed objectives. Demonstrates independence in planning time and using pertinent resources to accomplish multiple assignments or multiple projects. May serve as project manager.

The work pertains primarily to HVAC, elevators, control systems, generators, and boilers. Typical Assignments may include, but not limited: Develops designs based on site investigation; construction inspection; administers FAA contracts and other workforce multipliers; project design/ management; prepares specifications and cost estimates, and risk management reports; performs system integration and implementation; reviews contractor work; collects and analyzes data; performs testing and evaluation of systems; writes correspondence and technical reports; recommends improvements to the design or operation of systems, equipment, processes, and provides maintenance support and operations (OPS) program management.

Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions may require input from others. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Participates in risk analyses of NAS projects and/or programs which may include formal risk management processes and subsequent risk mitigation measures.

Work is not generally supervised in detail. The amount of supervision received varies depending upon the assignment. Gives technical guidance to less experienced engineers, and/or to technicians assigned to work on a common project. Provides engineering advice and assistance to other engineers, technicians, and contract personnel. Demonstrates interpersonal skills.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and line of business (LOB), with some contact with contractors, customers, and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and to discuss the status of assignments.

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Degree: Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's 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.

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Combination of education and experience. For additional information on qualification requirements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at:

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To qualify for this position at the I-Band , you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes: This professional engineering position requires primarily an application of the knowledge of a) the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, b) heating, venting, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), and c) the principles, techniques, and practices of mechanical engineering. The work pertains primarily to HVAC, elevators, control system, generators, and boilers.

Applicants must include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website:

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

Security Requirement : Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation.

Interview Statement: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Incomplete Applications: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Your application/resume must have your official position title, grade/pay band level and series in your work history.

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