Mechanical Engineer

Air Mobility Command • Charleston AFB, SC

26d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer serves as a professional mechanical engineer supporting a military installation. The position performs design, project programming, and construction management and monitoring duties for real property facilities and utility systems.

The engineer plans and designs substantial, multi-phase construction, renovation, and improvement projects; manages projects and monitors construction contractors for compliance with specifications and schedules; and plans, programs, budgets, and executes projects. The role also supports facilities operations and maintenance, provides consulting and project coordination, and collects and evaluates data about physical and technical features. The employee follows health, safety, and environmental requirements and works to enhance workplace safety.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the professional engineering basic requirement through an engineering degree meeting the stated criteria, or an acceptable combination of education and experience as described in the posting.
• Must submit transcripts with the application when required for education-based qualification.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, including mechanical engineering concepts and practices relevant to engineering, construction management, and life-cycle management.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of design and construction practices and techniques for establishing design parameters and preparing project justifications and specifications; drafting techniques and conventions; and related engineering disciplines.
• Must meet applicable GS time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for the GS-12 level when TIG applies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must meet DAWIA requirements applicable to the position; the selectee has up to 24 months to meet applicable mandatory experience, education, and training requirements.
• Must register for Selective Service if male and required to do so.
• Must file an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• Ability to plan and conduct site and facility surveys and inspections, analyze and apply findings, and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate with engineering disciplines and architects, communicate effectively, and maintain working relationships.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, contracting practices, health, safety and environmental requirements, funding restrictions, data processing, program planning and budgeting, and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design substantial, multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems.
• Manage construction, renovation, and improvement projects and monitor contractors for compliance with contract specifications and schedules.
• Plan, program, budget, and execute projects in support of assigned programs.
• Perform facilities operations and maintenance functions.
• Provide consulting services and coordinate projects.
• Collect and evaluate data concerning physical and technical features and phenomena.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
• May serve as a project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies.
• May serve on Architect and Engineer selection boards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior