Mechanical Engineer

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The purpose of this position is to serve as a professional engineer facilitating a team of engineers/architects from a variety of disciplines and technical staff on a large and complex design and construction projects. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the grade of Mechanical Engineer GS-0830(21)-12 or Electrical Engineer, GS-0850(21)-12. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-0830/0850: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 for the GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad professional knowledge of a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods related to energy management, electrical and mechanical systems, facilities and mechanical/electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices; knowledge of other engineering disciplines and facilities engineering assignments sufficient to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve a variety of complex problems; knowledge of processes and practices to provide oversight and direction; to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands; and to prepare, present, and evaluate plans, designs, and reports; knowledge of state and local jurisdiction over the use of land and natural resources, the construction of facilities and utilities, and the distribution of utility services; knowledge of sustainable design best practices and energy efficient best practices; knowledge of energy lifecycle cost analysis and energy modeling, ASHRAE requirements and guidelines, and energy management control and monitoring systems. EDUCATION: FOR GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: FOR GS-11: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: FOR GS-11: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 for the GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad professional knowledge of a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods related to energy management, electrical and mechanical systems, facilities and mechanical/electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices; knowledge of other engineering disciplines and facilities engineering assignments sufficient to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve a variety of complex problems; knowledge of processes and practices to provide oversight and direction; to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands; and to prepare, present, and evaluate plans, designs, and reports; knowledge of state and local jurisdiction over the use of land and natural resources, the construction of facilities and utilities, and the distribution of utility services; knowledge of sustainable design best practices and energy efficient best practices; knowledge of energy lifecycle cost analysis and energy modeling, ASHRAE requirements and guidelines, and energy managemen

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