MECHANICAL ENGINEER

US United States Fleet Forces Command; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US United States Fleet Forces Command seeks qualified mechanical engineers for anticipated vacancies at GS-11 or GS-09 levels. This public notice outlines the basic and specialized experience required for consideration.

Candidates should demonstrate experience applying mechanical engineering principles to mechanical systems, including weight handling equipment and crane components, and ability to work with minimal supervision on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in mechanical engineering related to maintenance, repair, and alteration of mechanical systems.
• Experience with Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Experience at an advanced level as a preparatory stage for journey-level duties.
• Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts to portions of projects with increasing independence.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and ensure accuracy in routine tasks.
• Experience assisting senior engineers on crane mechanical systems projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

WHE and MHE experience

Advanced level experience

Mechanical concepts applications

Guideline interpretation

Assisting senior engineers

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-11:

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience applying mechanical engineering principles ensures the successful maintenance, repair, and alteration of diverse mechanical systems.
• Experience completing routine assignments independently allows for a smooth transition into solving complex technical problems involving Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Experience at this advanced level serves as the final preparatory stage for mastering the full range of journey-level duties.

GS-09:

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts to portions of larger projects is demonstrated through increasing independence.
• Experience interpreting and applying standard guidelines ensures accuracy across all routine assignments.
• Experience assisting senior engineers on complex projects accelerates the mastery of advanced practices and concepts in crane mechanical systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.