US Army Corps of Engineers
Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-11/12 (83074)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-11/12 (83074)
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Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type Permanent
USACE Organization Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District
Location Walla Walla, WA
Position Overview/Duties Engineering and Construction Division; Design Branch; Mechanical Design Section
The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.
Duties
Senior Engineer in the Mechanical Design Section. GS-11 is a junior Mechanical Engineer leading to senior Engineer, GS-12.
Prepare preliminary design studies, design memoranda, design calculations, final design plans, and technical specifications for large Civil Works construction projects.
Develop preliminary and final design and layout of mechanical systems and equipment utilizing the CADD system as a design tool.
Make determinations regarding the compliance of contractors’ proposals.
Furnish technical advice to other engineers and technicians.
Coordinate with other engineers and architects during design development.
Other Conditions and Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application package or proof of alternate Basic Requirements listed in this announcement.
Qualifications 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.
Education Minimum Education Requirement Basic Requirements for Mechanical Engineer (0830):
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree(or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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.
Combination of Education and Experience
College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following;
Professional registration or licensure – Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
Written Test – Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
Specified academic courses – Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in point 1 above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
Related curriculum – Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Experience In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
Minimum Experience Requirement GS‑11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the design of mechanical equipment using concepts of machine design, fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, or analysis of dynamic systems.
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Mechanical Engineer.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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%.
GS‑12 Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes experience working independently in the design of mechanical equipment using concepts of machine design, fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, or analysis of dynamic systems.
Other Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Proof of U.S. Citizenship must be provided.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement/requisition.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Salary Range: $98,948–$126,186.
Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Eligible for Special Salary Rate (SSR) 0755 for 0830.
This position is covered under the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Bargaining Unit.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type Permanent
USACE Organization Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District
Location Walla Walla, WA
Position Overview/Duties Engineering and Construction Division; Design Branch; Mechanical Design Section
The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.
Duties
Senior Engineer in the Mechanical Design Section. GS-11 is a junior Mechanical Engineer leading to senior Engineer, GS-12.
Prepare preliminary design studies, design memoranda, design calculations, final design plans, and technical specifications for large Civil Works construction projects.
Develop preliminary and final design and layout of mechanical systems and equipment utilizing the CADD system as a design tool.
Make determinations regarding the compliance of contractors’ proposals.
Furnish technical advice to other engineers and technicians.
Coordinate with other engineers and architects during design development.
Other Conditions and Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application package or proof of alternate Basic Requirements listed in this announcement.
Qualifications 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.
Education Minimum Education Requirement Basic Requirements for Mechanical Engineer (0830):
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree(or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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.
Combination of Education and Experience
College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following;
Professional registration or licensure – Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
Written Test – Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
Specified academic courses – Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in point 1 above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
Related curriculum – Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Experience In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
Minimum Experience Requirement GS‑11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the design of mechanical equipment using concepts of machine design, fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, or analysis of dynamic systems.
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Mechanical Engineer.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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%.
GS‑12 Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes experience working independently in the design of mechanical equipment using concepts of machine design, fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, or analysis of dynamic systems.
Other Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Proof of U.S. Citizenship must be provided.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement/requisition.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Salary Range: $98,948–$126,186.
Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Eligible for Special Salary Rate (SSR) 0755 for 0830.
This position is covered under the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Bargaining Unit.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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