About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Engineer Lab (CRREL). GS 9: $57,118 - $74,250 GS 10: $62,898 - $81,771 GS 11: $69,107 - $89,835

Duties

Perform construction inspection and/or construction management duties involving the mechanical systems in the erection of new structure or major repair of an existing structure. Develop and prepare design concepts, design studies, maintenance and repair of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and exhaust systems. Consult with and advise project engineers and others as to the availability of equipment and facilities to support projects. Support engineering staff in duties associated with space utilization, energy monitoring and real property maintenance. Approve contract changes to the plans that may alter basic design or involve additional costs. Conduct on-site pre-inspections and final inspections of construction projects. Create and update an energy conservation and sustainment plan. Review architect-engineer and in-house designs. Develop and administer training. If selected at the GS 9 or GS 10 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications GS 9: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Applying a wide range of technical engineering methods and techniques using pneumatics, mechanics, electricity, refrigeration, and heat to assigned work tasks. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-8). Minimum Qualifications GS 10 : Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Applying a wide range of technical engineering methods and techniques using pneumatics, mechanics, electricity, refrigeration, and heat; and Developing plans to improve present heating and cooling systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9). Minimum Qualifications GS 11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Applying a wide range of technical engineering methods and techniques using pneumatics, mechanics, electricity, refrigeration, and heat; Developing plans to improve present heating and cooling systems; and Preparing report of findings on the effective performance and functionality of mechanical systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: DesignMechanical EngineeringTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: 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-08/09/10). This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RG-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk