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NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer, ZP-0830-03 (GS-11/12/13/14 equivalent) to join our team!
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
05/26/2022 to 06/08/2022
$74,950 - $164,102 per year
(ZP-III $74,950- $116,788), (ZP-IV $106,823-$164,102)
ZP 3 - 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to present and attend conferences and/or collaborate with other organizations.
Yes—Payment of relocation expenses may be considered
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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No
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Mechanical Engineer
656500000
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).
PB III Duties:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will plan, conduct, and document research to develop and test standards, technologies, and methods that address life cycle engineering challenges with a focus on manufacturing system integration and interoperability of information to further manufacturers' participation in a circular economy. This work will include supporting the definition of test scenarios that can be used to integrate and evaluate multiple manufacturing objectives and span the product life cycle. You will interact with stakeholders from academia, industry, and government in conducting research and preparing reports on findings. Research results will be presented at technical meetings including standards activities and submitted to peer-reviewed publications.
PB IV Duties:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to a team conducting complex research of significant scope to address pressing industrial problems related to the digitalization of manufacturing, which may include engagement in a circular economy. You will work closely with internal and external partners to identify research topics and project plans. Topics may include manufacturing metrics and interface definitions, validation, and demonstrations. You will be responsible for defining and tracking project tasks and milestones, mentoring project staff on assignments, and reporting on project status and results. You will also be responsible for reviewing results of other colleagues and peers including reviewing papers and presentation material and presenting at international conferences and standards meetings.
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
A probationary period may be required.
We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position.
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.
CTAP and ICTAP Eligibility: To be eligible for CTAP or ICTAP consideration, you must submit the required documents to establish eligibility (see required documents) and meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be contacted to provide a response to assessment questions related to the position. To be considered CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you must receive a well-qualified score of at least 85 of out 100 on your assessment responses. Additional information may be found at: CTAP/ICTAP.
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Evaluation Process
In addition to your resume, transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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.
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