Summary About the Position: About the Position: This is an Engineering Technical (Mechanical), GS-0802-09/10/11 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Southwestern Division for the following location: Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position may be filled at the GS-09, GS-10, or GS-11 grade level. GS 9: $ 61,111 - $79,443 GS 10: $ 67,297 - $87,482 GS 11: $73,939 - $96,116 The full performance level of this position is GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of management. Responsibilities Perform inspection involving the mechanical systems in the major repair of an existing structure. Develop and prepare design concepts, design studies, maintenance and repair components in hydroelectric power plants utilizing computer aided drafting products. 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 maintenance of hydroelectric power plants Provide technical guidance and support with FEM computerized maintenance management system. Manage file system for plans and engineering documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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: Design Mechanical Engineering Technical 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). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 16-Engineer & Scientist position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.