ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Duties

• You will troubleshoot Direct Digital Control systems to resolve problems connected with the overall planning, design or operation for an HVAC system.
• You will make field investigations to collect data needed for designs and determine nature and condition of existing facilities.
• You will analyze each element of the work process to determine the most efficient and economical method for accomplishing a given task or operation.
• You will operate, analyze and utilize the DDC systems in the operation and maintenance of building controls and HVAC control systems applying diversified knowledge to typical or highly difficult assignments in a subject matter or functional areas.
• You will troubleshoot systems and programming logic down to the component level using the Niagara interface and/or field panel software.
• You will determine what should be done to provide, improve or restore services within the facilities.
• You will be responsible for resolving DDC controls failure or unsatisfactory performance problems.
• You will specialize in standards and methods of work, plans, coordinates and conducts engineering studies, which are extensive in scope, encompassing all or most all production shops within the Public Works Department.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current Niagara certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  
  

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Making studies, analyzing, and calculating for the solution of problems connected with the overall planning, design or operation of a Direct Digital Control system; 2) Installing, programming, and commissioning of DDC systems in the field; 3) Inspecting newly installed or modified equipment and systems for conformance to performance requirements and resolving equipment failure or unsatisfactory performance problems. AND 4) Collecting data and preparing reports or correspondence to relay information to other parties.

This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Incumbent must be Niagara certified.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov)

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.