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This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Typical work assignments may include the following:
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Conditions of employment
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirements: Degree: Engineering. OR Combination of education and experience as defined in https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: Providing professional engineering recommendations to solve mechanical systems utility problems; Designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), mechanical system automation, and mechanical distribution systems; Participating in engineering projects, development, and evaluation support or life cycle support of a complex nature; Analyzing mechanical systems and updating comprehensive preventive maintenance programs covering all pertinent mechanical systems/components; AND serving as a project manager and Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects and tasks.
You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: Providing professional engineering consultation and analysis to solve mechanical systems utility problems; Designing, analyzing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting highly complex Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), mechanical system automation, and mechanical distribution systems; Providing project engineering support, development, and evaluation support or life cycle support of a complex nature; Analyzing mechanical systems and developing and updating comprehensive preventive maintenance programs covering all pertinent mechanical systems/components; AND serving as a project manager and Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects and tasks.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-4 ) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. *** Must be Best Qualified (BQ)***
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-3 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-2 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. . ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-1 ) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. . ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Must be Best Qualified (BQ) at the FPL Grade if you are Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible. All other PPP Eligibles must be Well Qualified (WQ) at the FPL Grade to be referred.
Applicants who self-certify as the following:
ICTAP - Must be Well Qualified (WQ) to be referred under this eligibility
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments . ( https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information )
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
If you are unable to apply online, because of a documented disability you must request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil
Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
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This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Typical work assignments may include the following:
- Designs, analyzes, configures, tests, and troubleshoots highly complex Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), mechanical system automation, and mechanical distribution systems.
- Provides project engineering support, development, and evaluation support or life cycle support of a complex nature in a narrow area of specification.
- Performs studies and engineering analyses on HVAC, mechanical system automation, chilled water, steam, gas, domestic water, sewer systems, andcomponents.
- Analyzes mechanical systems and develops and updates comprehensive preventivemaintenance programs covering all pertinent mechanical systems/components.
- Conducts periodic analysis/inspection/review of mechanical and control systems to identify capacity, flexibility, and system performance deficiencies.
- Serves as a project manager and Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects and tasks.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
- Total salary varies depending on location of position
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- This position may be subject to 10% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
- This position requires the employee to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, holidays, and may be subject to call 24 hours a day.
- You may be required to wear protective equipment, i.e. arc flash rated suit, tyvek suits and respirators, while working in hazardous areas.
- Mission Essential positions may be required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contract Officer Representative (COR) certification in accordance with DoDI 51000.72 within 1 year of appointment into the position.
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirements: Degree: Engineering. OR Combination of education and experience as defined in https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: Providing professional engineering recommendations to solve mechanical systems utility problems; Designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), mechanical system automation, and mechanical distribution systems; Participating in engineering projects, development, and evaluation support or life cycle support of a complex nature; Analyzing mechanical systems and updating comprehensive preventive maintenance programs covering all pertinent mechanical systems/components; AND serving as a project manager and Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects and tasks.
You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: Providing professional engineering consultation and analysis to solve mechanical systems utility problems; Designing, analyzing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting highly complex Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), mechanical system automation, and mechanical distribution systems; Providing project engineering support, development, and evaluation support or life cycle support of a complex nature; Analyzing mechanical systems and developing and updating comprehensive preventive maintenance programs covering all pertinent mechanical systems/components; AND serving as a project manager and Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects and tasks.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-4 ) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. *** Must be Best Qualified (BQ)***
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-3 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-2 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. . ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-1 ) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. . ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)***
Must be Best Qualified (BQ) at the FPL Grade if you are Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible. All other PPP Eligibles must be Well Qualified (WQ) at the FPL Grade to be referred.
Applicants who self-certify as the following:
ICTAP - Must be Well Qualified (WQ) to be referred under this eligibility
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments . ( https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information )
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
If you are unable to apply online, because of a documented disability you must request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil
Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
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