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Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Announcement for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce Under Section 9905
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, Operations Division, Lower Granite Project
LinkedIn Job Posting # NWW005
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer, GS-11/12
Vacancies: Two
Promotion potential: GS-12
Salary: $97,297 – $124,061 per year
Open Continuous Announcement: open until filled.
Duty Station: Pomeroy, WA
PCS/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs and/or a Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Tenure: This position is full-time permanent
How to Apply: Anyone wishing consideration for this opportunity must submit a resume specifically documenting experience relevant to this position along with your college transcripts. Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable. If you have a current PE, please notate on your resume.
The application package may be submitted online at: https://usace.yellogov.com/app/collect/event/cPlspoAg5Yq2po3rYT3-Jw. Be sure to include LinkedIn Job Listing # NWW005.
Duties:
· Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, and safety and security systems.
· Provides professional mechanical engineering expertise on operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment for multipurpose hydroelectric power facility.
· Serves as project crane operation specialist with competence in the structure, mechanical design, safety features, safety standards and maintenance for a wide variety of cranes.
· Interfaces with private sector contractors/vendors regarding equipment purchases, services, and supplies.
Conditions of Employment:
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Situational Telework may be available.
This position is covered under the INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION of PROFESSIONAL and TECHNICAL ENGINEERS (IFPTE) Bargaining Unit.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Basic Requirement for Mechanical Engineer:
A. Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in mechanical engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
For the GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience applying theories, principles, concepts, and methodologies of engineering to include providing mechanical engineering experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at a multi-disciplinary technical organization. (NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented on your resume.). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with professional mechanical engineering activities supporting a manufacturing or industrial facility. Must include experience analyzing policies, procedures, and governing regulations in a lead role or leading a team of engineers with minimum supervision. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Benefits
Benefits are a large part of an employee’s compensation.
Leave: 13 days’ vacation, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays. Vacation leave increases to 20 days after 3 years of service.
Federal Employees Retirement System
Basic Benefit Plan (Pension) – A hard to find benefit that pays up to 40% of your average highest 3 years’ salary based on meeting retirement criteria. Thrift Savings Plan (401k style savings plan) – retirement savings plan that includes up to a 5% salary match.
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance – subsidized by your employer Federal Employees Health Benefits (Insurance) – subsidized by your employer Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance – supplemental dental/vision insurance to add to your healthcare plan.
Flexible Spending Account – Pre-tax accounts for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM:
https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/support-functions/equal-employment-opportunity/
Office of Equal Opportunity:
https://www.eeoc.gov/office-civil-rights-diversity-and-inclusion
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace, or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job;
When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace; And
When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
Disability Employment – Reasonable Accommodations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/