Engineering Technician (Mechanical) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

• Experience in the use and applications of various types of hand tools and power tools, fabrication tools, measuring tools, and similar tools.
• Experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and/or repair of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, piping, steam and/or gas turbines, diesel engines, heat exchangers, control systems, or equivalent equipment typically in an industrial environment.

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Experience instructing in an Academic Engineering environment.
• Experience in operating and/or instructing the use of the various welding processes.
• Experience in the operation and/or instructing the use of lathes and mills.
• Experience working underway in a marine environment.
• Ability to review and comprehend schematics, diagrams, detailed drawings, sketches, manuals, or the equivalent.

Please note that this specialized experience requirement can be met by qualifying experience at the second lower grade level (GS-9), since no intervening GS-10 level positions exist in the normal line of progression for this occupation in this organization/location.

You cannot qualify based on education at the GS-11 grade level, you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Education and Training- Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

Industrial Equipment Operation- Knowledge of principles and methods for operating industrial equipment.

Mechanics- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.

Metal Processing and Metalworking - Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to process, treat, form, or shape metal.

Teaching - others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/

Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.