Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) in the Tech Support Mech Div-Mech Util Tech (PW631) of NAVFAC Engineering CMD Mid-Atlantic.

Duties:

• You will perform visual and predictive maintenance inspections and assessments of mechanical utility facilities, distribution systems, and equipment using tools such as thermography, infra-red, sonic testing, and dyes.
• You will document discrepancies/findings, analyse data and observation using qualitative and quantitative techniques, and provide remediation recommendations, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• You will develop preventive maintenance standards, job plans, and frequencies for utilities assets.
• You will identify projects, collect data, develop cost estimates, review plans and specifications, monitor construction progress, perform quality control inspections, and recommend changes that may alter basic design and involve additional costs.
• You will interpret considerable, incomplete, or conflicting data in solving problems impacting mechanical utility system performance.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Utilizing technical execution of facility or construction projects by interpreting and applying practical engineering methods, unified facilities criteria (UFC), building codes, and safety regulations to resolve unprecedented technical challenges.
• Directing the technical integration of multi-disciplinary project plans (including architectural, mechanical, and civil) while serving as the technical authority for mechanical utility systems and design specifications.
• Collecting data pertaining to the scope of work, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), comprehensive technical specifications, and master project schedules utilizing specialized project management and cost-estimating software.
• Providing advice, recommending solutions, and assisting on technical matters requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and thermal production operation and maintenance.

Additional Information:

• Incumbent must be able to move about freely, and be able to walk, stand, crawl, kneel, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and lift moderately heavy items up to 40lbs.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

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.