NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Engineering Technician to join our team!

Duties

The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is looking for an Engineering Technician to provide drafting services and configuration management support. This position will work within the Reactor Operations and Engineering Group. The Engineering Drafting Technician's duties will include: For ZT II: Assist with the development or modification of engineering 2D drawings and 3D part/assembly models based on input from a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in accordance with technical drafting principles, practices, and industry standards. Organize and facilitate the review and approval process of as-built drawings during the closeout phase of engineering projects using established practices. Maintain the Drawing File Management System. Upgrade 2D engineering drawing to computer aided drafting software file formats. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality assurance personnel to accomplish team objectives, maintain configuration management, and pursue continuous process improvement. For ZT III: Create, develop or modify complex engineering 2D drawings and 3D part/assembly models based on input from a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in accordance with technical drafting principles, practices, and industry standards. Identify and communicate potential design problems with the design team. Propose improvements to established practices associated with the development, review, and approval of engineering drawings. Organize and facilitate the review and approval process of as-built drawings during the closeout phase of engineering projects.. Upgrade 2D engineering drawings of parts and assemblies into a 3D modeling file format. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality assurance personnel to accomplish team objectives, maintain configuration management, and pursue continuous process improvement. More information about NCNR can be found on the public website: https://www.nist.gov/ncnr

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: To qualify at the ZT-II Level: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-04 grade level (ZT-I for NIST employees) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes assisting with the development or modification of simple engineering 2D drawings and 3D models utilizing computer aided drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo Parametric) in accordance with technical drafting principles, practices, and industry standards. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting. OR A combination of education and experience To qualify at the ZT-III Level: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-08 grade level (ZT-II for NIST employees) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes the development or modification of moderately complex engineering 2D drawings and 3D models utilizing computer aided drafting software in accordance with technical drafting principles, practices, and industry standards. Experience working with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians or organizing, facilitating the review & approval of as-built drawings or drawing file management systems. OR Two full years of graduate education OR Master's degree OR A combination of education and experience Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address NIST Center for Neutron Research 100 Bureau Drive Building 235/Room K108 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Amanda Reliford
• Phone: 202-309-8886
• Email: [email protected]