Engineering Technician; Mechanical

In this position, you will research, develop and design specialized equipment used for aerial surveying, aerial dispersing of sterile insects, insect rearing, soil sampling and pest program trapping and surveying to support Field Operations objectives. You will also prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for new construction or major modification of small conventional buildings such as research labs and greenhouses. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Coordinating the operation of CNC power machine tool programming using CADD and CAM software.
• Analyzing data from a variety of sources (e.g., manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and maintenance records); determines information needed concerning characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of the test items.
• Developing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems and equipment or new construction of small buildings.

OR Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in the field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

• You are qualifying for the position based on education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.