Engineering Technician; Mechanical

Assist with the preliminary planning, development of requirements, schematic plans and budgetary cost estimates leading to detailed engineering design of energy and water related projects.

Assist with the design and estimating of complex control systems for new and existing facilities on post and applying practical knowledge of engineering principles to assess specific requirements.

Provide technical and administrative assistance and backup on energy and water conservation projects, ,utilities sales, purchases, contracts, and privatization.

Review proposed maintenance, repair and new construction projects for energy and water impacts and available utilities resources compatibility.

Monitor energy and water consumption to assure compliance with assigned energy targets, utility companies’ allocations, and available energy resources.

• Assist with the preliminary planning, development of requirements, schematic plans and budgetary cost estimates leading to detailed engineering design of energy and water related projects.
• Assist with the design and estimating of complex control systems for new and existing facilities on post and applying practical knowledge of engineering principles to assess specific requirements.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance and backup on energy and water conservation projects, ,utilities sales, purchases, contracts, and privatization.
• Review proposed maintenance, repair and new construction projects for energy and water impacts and available utilities resources compatibility.
• Monitor energy and water consumption to assure compliance with assigned energy targets, utility companies’ allocations, and available energy resources.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 5% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the testing and evaluation of items, systems, and equipment associated with Environmental/Energy conservation systems;
Analyzing energy data to ensure that conservation methods and conservation policies are effective. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

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-10).

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.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency…