Mechanical Engineer

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This vacancy is for Mechanical Engineer position, GS-0830-12 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: For GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting 2 out 4 duties as follow: 1) Evaluates inspections of civil/military projects to monitor progress in regard with plans/specifications and cost; OR 2) Reviews construction plans and specifications to establish inspection requirements and schedules; OR 3) reviewing mechanical plans and contractor submittals for Civil Works/Military; OR 4) providing engineering support for construction contract modifications.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Note: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job at GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic education requirement listed Major Duties:

• You will serve as Mechanical Engineer in construction field office in charge of all phases of mechanical installations, inspection, testing and contract administration.
• You will review mechanical portion of plans and specifications prior to start of construction.
• You will conduct studies/investigations to evaluate design changes and construction issues.
• You are responsible for Safety Program for personnel and contractors.
• You will monitor progress of work by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• You will conduct negotiations for changes including modifications.