MECHANICAL ENGINEER – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Location: Washington DC

Job Description: SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies in the Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) with Naval Sea Systems Command. 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.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/26/2024 to 12/30/2024Salary$55,924 – $88,926 per yearGS-7 Salary: $55,925 – $72,703 / GS-9 Salary: $68,405 – $88,926Pay scale & gradeGS 7 – 9Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential12Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDE-12620929-25-HJYControl number820416000This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. CitizensDuties

• You will review Engineering work of minor complexity under supervision of a senior engineer.
• You will study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer’s publications and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data.
• You will prepare layout and detail drawings on relatively routine projects.
• You will perform work with a larger more complex project pertaining to the design of mechanical systems for naval ships, ship systems and combat systems

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to other geographic locations if required by the employer.

QualificationsIn addition to the basic education requirements, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:FOR GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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 engineering test data; 2) Writing technical engineering reports 3) Performing engineering calculations; 4) Analyzing technical information for accuracy; and 5) formulating test plans to ensure scientific accuracy.OR1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement, that is directly related to the position.FOR GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting cost estimates and feasibility studies; 2) Reviewing design proposals; and 3) Reviewing reports of failures and recommending remedial action.OR2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree, that is directly related to the position.Education Substitution: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM’s for information on crediting educationAdditional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: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.Education0830 Mechanical Engineer:You must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Manual:In lieu of specialized experience you can use the following education to qualify for this position:FOR GS-07:
One full academic year of graduate education, law school
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) through the following method (only one). No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.
2.95 GPA overall or higher or in last 2 years (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail)
3.45 GPA or higher in major or in last 2 years in major (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail)
Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (You must submit proof with your application)
National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application)FOR GS-09:
Successful completion of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled.OR
A combination of specialized experience at the GS-07 level and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.Additional informationThis announcement uses the Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.This is an advanced entry-level position and is considered 100% training.Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Several vacancies may be filled.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $55924 – 88926 per year

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