Mechanical Engineer

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0830-13.

One year of specialized experience includes meeting all of the following: 1) Develop detailed mechanical engineering reports, plans, and/or specifications for new construction, renovation, or rehabilitation projects; and 2) review mechanical engineering reports, plans, and/or specifications for commercial or government clients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.

1. Mastery knowledge of professional mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to provide mechanical engineering advice, guidance, and direction to the Head of Facilities/Engineering on all relevant matters including repair program planning, alteration, upgrade, and renovation of major Gallery mechanical systems and equipment, facilities condition assessments, and maintenance service and repair contracts.
2. Mastery knowledge of industry practices, methods, and techniques, as well as relevant national or international consensus standards sufficient to independently identify criteria needed to resolve complex technical mechanical engineering issues and challenges.
3. Extensive familiarity with related engineering fields, such as electrical, fire protection, building automation, and civil/structural.
4. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in designing modifications for facilities or major mechanical equipment that may require unique design approaches and modifications of standard techniques, rather than design approaches commonly used for commercial buildings.
5. Knowledge of and ability to apply state-of-the-art mechanical engineering and operating theories related to museum and scientific laboratory environments.

Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria:

Previous experience as a Federal Government Contracting Officer Representative for complex construction projects and extensive knowledge and training on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) pertaining to construction. COR level II certification (active or expired) required in the past five years.

 "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.