ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MATERIALS)

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing new experimental system and demonstration unites in support of engineering laboratories; 2) Applying theories and techniques of engineering to assist and direct students to solve design problems; 3) Collecting and analyzing data to be used in technical papers and/or publications; and 4) Reading, interpreting and generating complex mechanical drawings.

NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position.

GS-10 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting with the development of new experimental systems and demonstration units in support of engineering laboratories 2) Collecting and evaluating data using mechanical and electronic devices; 3) Making changes to improve test equipment 4) Calibrating and operating mechanical and electronic equipment for engineering labs.

NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will fabricate various test devices, electronic and mechanical, for instructional purposes.
• You will develop new experimental systems and demonstration units for a variety of engineering laboratories, including Mechanical Engineering Experimentation, Mechanical Vibrations, Ocean Engineering Structures, or other labs.
• You will determine test procedures and make design changes to improve test equipment and related accessories.
• You will set up, calibrate, and operate mechanical/electronic equipment associated with various engineering labs.