Mechanical Engineer (Senior)

The Mechanical Engineer plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager. Serves as a senior mechanical engineer in the Office of Facility Management (AMP) for new construction and renovation of existing facilities. Provides management guidance on implementing mechanical system (e.g. HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical components) designs that align with high-performance building standards and adhere to current executive orders on green building initiatives.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, practical concepts, systems, and processes to design and maintains mechanical systems in support of construction and infrastructure projects. Has an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Applies principles of engineering, physics, mathematics, and material science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. The mechanical engineer is responsible for the interpretation, reviewing, and analysis of mechanical design concepts. Creates design and construction documents for mechanical systems using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software like AutoCAD. Utilizes AutoCAD to generate plans and specifications required for competitive bidding. Performs regular inspections and maintenance to ensure systems operate efficiently and safely.

Applies knowledge of energy efficiency standards and regulations to serve as a senior technical specialist on the AMP Energy Council Working Group providing recommendations for management decisions on energy related projects and activities. Uses knowledge of building codes and FAA’s energy policies and objectives in performing mechanical and energy audits, and assessments to ensure systems are designed to meet safety standards and operate efficiently. Utilizes energy design systems software to create models and simulations of renewable energy systems to develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to solve problems.

Serves as a project manager to prepare project plans, schedules, deliverables, and requirements. Prepares budgetary cost estimates with a high level of detail to present to management. Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Prepares reports on project progress and key milestones. Works with Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) Capstone office and subject matter experts to develop appropriate projects for university students. Leads AMP’s MMAC Capstone engineering projects. Mentors less experienced mechanical engineers and conducts regularly scheduled review and development sessions to ensure technical progression is met. Provides policy guidance and instructions related to facilities mechanical engineering designs and standards for MMAC campus and National Airspace System (NAS) facilities. May serve as the principal technical specialist on the MMAC critical infrastructure including coordination, review, and guidance on changes in the design and master planning of the MMAC critical infrastructure. Participates in the MMAC Facilities Capital Planning and Life Cycle Assessments and makes recommendations for capital improvements across the entire MMAC campus.

Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative and provides the Contracting Officer with technical guidance on design and construction activities. Reviews architecture and engineer (A/E) consultants’ work for compliance with program requirements; and reviews construction activities for compliance with contract documents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• Must be licensed as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience — college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional registration or licensure — Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board’s eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.

2. Written Test — Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

3. Specified academic courses — Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.

4. Related curriculum — Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive).

AND

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level, in addition to the Basic Requirements you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV- I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience: includes experience in facilities mechanical systems design, construction, and code compliance; experience leading major project teams and providing mentoring, review, and guidance related to facilities electrical engineering.

AND

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Applicants MUST be licensed as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.). A copy of this license must be uploaded with your application.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: .

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

See Qualifications Required.

Information Regarding KSA’s:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

4) Positions to be filled at the J-Band, within AMP-400, and a duty location of Oklahoma City, OK.

5) This position has a positive education requirement. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series. If you have never occupied a position with the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series, you must UPLOAD a copy of your transcripts. Also a copy of your license as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) must be uploaded with your application or email to .

6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: .

7) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at .

8) To confirm receipt of documents, Please contact Jeff Westlake at .

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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  SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), P.E. license, and college transcript(s) as indicated below will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed to on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

  
  

  A copy of your license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) must be uploaded or email to on or before the closing date of this announcement.

  
  
  

  This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.

  College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.

  
  

  College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.

  If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

  
  

  If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

  If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system .

  
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  
  

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

  
  
  

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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