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Serves as SSA's Mechanical Engineer responsible for planning, developing and conducting complex comprehensive agency-wide facilities planning and engineering. Provides coordination of stakeholders, planning and design consultation on sophisticated requirements for facilities with state-of-the-art technology, as well as electrical and mechanical equipment for commercial office buildings in spaces occupied by SSA personnel.
See QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES for more information.
10/07/2024 to 10/11/2024
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by agency policy - to participate in telework you must reside within a 2-hour commute to the ODS by the time of your appointment
Occasional travel - -- some travel is required to conduct studies and meet with regional and other field facilities
No
Permanent
Full-time - Flex-Time / Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) may be authorized
Competitive
None
No
No
SH12564402
812954200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA-HQ Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework you must reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment.
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met and demonstrated by all applicants (see QUALIFICATIONS).
To satisfy the IOR, submit a copy of your full transcript(s) and other applicable supporting documents, even if you already hold a federal 0800 series position.
DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A FULL TRANSCRIPT THAT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.
TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE LEGIBLE or you may not receive credit for your degree or completed courses.
TRANSCRIPTS must show your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and your degree in Engineering OR (if your degree isfrom a school of engineering that does not have at least one program accredited by ABET) completion of *creditable courses. If you attended more than one college or university, submit transcripts for all schools attended.
Transcripts that do not show that an Engineering Degree was conferred cannot be considered to have resulted in an Engineering Degree. Check your transcript to be sure this information is shown.
*Since course titles do not always indicate that a course pertains to a creditable curriculum:
-- Applicants claiming IOR Option B (differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the seven areas of engineering science or physics) should highlight qualifying courses to ensure they are given consideration.
-- Applicants claiming IOR Option C (combination of college-level education, training or technical experience) should also highlight relevant engineering courses to ensure that consideration is given to the college education portion of this requirement. NOTE that your experience under Option C must be in addition to the 52 weeks of Specialized Experience AND you must provide documentation that fully supports your claim. Read the information carefully.
Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO CONFIRM IT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. You must upload your transcripts as part of your application. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of your appointment.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.
OTHER NOTES:
See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for information on qualifying for position.
See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on applying for this position.
This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE.
This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized.
Telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment.
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.
Some travel is required to conduct studies and meet with regional and other field facilities
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).
This is a moderate-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete SF-85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions to have the appropriate investigation conducted.
Location of position:
SSA-HQ
Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM)
Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM)
Office of Realty Management (ORM)
Division of Architecture and Engineering Services (DAES)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on your responses to the experience questions in the online questionnaire.
Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12564402
(2) Using that score, you will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:
-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
Veterans' Preference is considered during this part of the evaluation.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your transcript (and other IOR documents, if applicable) and resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the IOR and Specialized Experience required for this position.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
-- Skill in facilities mechanical engineering
-- Ability to apply mechanical engineering requirements
-- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
-- Knowledge of advanced mechanical engineering concepts and principals
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the IOR and Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following *Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.
Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience.
PRIORITY SELECTION:
Well-Qualified ICTAP eligibles will receive first consideration. IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents below).
Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
Resume - all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45)
Transcript - all applicants (and other document, if applicable) to support IOR
SF-50 - recommended all current and former federal employees
Veterans' documents - if claimed
ICTAP documents -- if claimed
Military Spouse documents - if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
-- your grade and pay scale (for federal positions) and
-- a clear description of the duties you perform that relate to the experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed.
Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
If your qualifying experience is part of a federal career-ladder, separate your grade-relevant experience from duties performed at lower grades. Career-ladders described as a single position may not satisfy the requirement to demonstrate 52 weeks performing specific work at the required level.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
TRANSCRIPT and Other IOR Document -- see QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION sections for information on what you must demonstrate.
SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees
VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. (*See below if still on active duty.) This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, also submit completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit completed SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) -- currently no one is eligible for CTAP.
ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) -- only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
ICTAP-eligibles must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
For more information see Career Transition (opm.gov)
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
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(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(6) Print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional).
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) October 11, 2024 and must include:
(1)responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume
(3) uploaded transcript (and other IOR documents, if applicable)
(4) uploaded eligibility documents, if applicable (SF-50, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
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No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/812954200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.