Mechanical Engineer
- Location:
- Norfolk, Naval Base
- Requires Relocation:
- Yes
- Start Date:
- 11/09/2024
- End Date:
- 09/01/2025
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Not required
About Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
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Job summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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.
Major duties
You will have knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to mechanical engineering design. You will knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, mechanical engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command. You will have the ability to produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts. You will have the ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies. You will have knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams. You will have knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance, and use of personal protective equipment.
Qualification
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) 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) Performing mechanical engineering expertise for designs on major projects for customers; 2) Provides technical advice and guidance to client staff engineers on mechanical aspects of projects; and 3) Establishing criteria for projects. NOTE: This information must be supported in your résumé to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/ 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.
Education
Completion of a course of studies from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on design experience, is required.
Evaluations
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.