Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0830-9/11/12 Mechanical Engineer position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC ESD Main Propulsion Systems Section in Baltimore, Maryland. The engineer supports shipboard propulsion machinery equipment and mechanical engineering issues, ensuring assigned tasks are completed and delivered on time. The role includes learning to coordinate and integrate planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and resource management for multiphase projects. The engineer analyzes performance data and prepares technical reports for engineers, managers, or operators; consults with subject-matter experts; applies engineering and scientific concepts to define project requirements and evaluate problem-resolution alternatives and risks; and serves as a technical specialist in developing, designing, and integrating mechanical engineering technologies, equipment, and systems. The position also reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy and reports progress or problems. The position has a positive education requirement and requires qualifying specialized experience or an allowed education substitution at the applicable grade. Applicants must submit transcripts. The successful applicant must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, background investigation and public trust clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Meet the professional engineering education requirement through one of the specified pathways, including an applicable engineering degree, professional engineer registration, EIT examination and qualifying education, or another specified combination of education and experience.
Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or meet an allowed education substitution where applicable; education cannot substitute for experience at GS-12.
For GS-09, qualifying specialized experience may include estimating task costs and applying project management principles; alternatively, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree may qualify.
For GS-11, qualifying specialized experience may include developing, analyzing, and reviewing vessel designs, specifications, and cost estimates, and reviewing consulting engineers' designs for compliance; alternatively, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. may qualify.
For GS-12, qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level includes developing, analyzing, and reviewing vessel designs, specifications, and independent cost estimates, and reviewing consulting engineers' designs and specifications for compliance.
Resume must demonstrate familiarity with shipboard mechanical engineering systems and equipment.
Resume must demonstrate experience related to design and/or review of architect/engineer designs for shore facilities.
Resume must demonstrate experience with marine shipboard HVAC and piping systems.
Resume must demonstrate experience designing pumps and piping systems and integrating them with other aspects of a vessel.
Be a U.S. citizen and registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a public trust clearance.
Upload required transcripts; official transcripts must be provided before appointment if selected.
Be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and integrate planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and resource management for multiphase projects.
Analyze performance data and prepare technical reports for engineers, managers, or operators.
Consult with subject-matter experts and apply engineering and scientific concepts to analyze and define project requirements.
Evaluate problem-resolution alternatives and risks associated with using or replacing nonconforming components.
Develop, design, and integrate assigned mechanical engineering technologies, equipment, or systems.
Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy.
Ensure assigned tasks are completed and delivered on time.
Report progress and problems.