About the Position: This is Engineering Technician (Mechanical), non-supervisory GS-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Construction Division in Military Programs Area Office. This vacancy is located at Fort Sill OK.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes two out of three duties as follow: (1) reviewing contract plans and specifications for conformance with engineering/technical requirements and administrative guidance; or (2) evaluating contractor proposals on basis of cost and time impacts; or (3) assisting with inspection of mechanical or Fire Suppression/Fire Alarm features of construction projects at site for contract compliance.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Note: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
You will have primary duties relating to installation and testing of mechanical and fire systems and equipment under military and/or civil contracts.
You will review plans and specifications.
You will assist with negotiations with contractors.
You will Inspect, test, and advise on the contractor's installation of all types of mechanical and fire systems.
You will Investigate and document mechanical failures which include providing recommendation to resolve issue.
You will prepare special technical reports on the modification of mechanical and fire system components.