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Serves as the Mechanical Engineering Program Manager for GSA's Region 10 and as the regional mechanical engineering subject matter expert.
Location of position: Public Buildings Service, A/E Services Branch, in Auburn, WA.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency04/30/2020 to 06/11/2020
$99,941 - $129,926 per year
GS 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - As needed.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
20PBSA352RGDE
567103200
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $99,941 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria in order to meet the basic educational requirements for this position:
A) Professional engineering degree in a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.
B) Professional engineering degree including differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following areas: statics, dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics, hydraulics; thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; nature and properties of material (relating to particle and aggregate structure to properties); and any other comparable area of engineering science or physics such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
C) College level education, training and or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional 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. Evidenced by current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
D) College level education, training and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional 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. Evidenced by successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination.
E) College level education, training and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional 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. Evidenced by successfully passing the written test administered by the Boards of Engineering examiners in the various States, District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
F) College level education, training and/or technical experience evidenced by successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, and in engineering that included the courses specified in Option A above. Courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum.
G) College level education, training and/or technical experience evidenced by successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field (e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology), AND at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
To qualify, you must meet the basic educational/experience requirements and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in planning and executing engineering projects in office buildings. Experience must reflect managing and coordinating tasks and assignments involving mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment and systems; evaluating and monitoring building management operations and mechanical maintenance programs; and, identifying and recommending solutions to correct equipment and system malfunctions in building automation systems and energy management systems.
NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.
In addition, you must be a registered professional engineer in the United States or its territories. A COPY OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #20PBSA351RGMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/567103200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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