Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-11, Direct Hiring Authority(DHA)Atlanta, Ga(26070)

Serves as a Mechanical Engineer with responsibilities involving all phases of mechanical installation and inspection of mechanical construction operations—barracks, dining facilities, gymnasium, administrative and headquarters buildings, single-family housing units as well as upgrading utilities and services and renovation of existing buildings. Typical contracted items, primarily for new construction, include large central heating and air conditioning plants, distribution lines, mechanical features in special buildings, plumbing, sewage, and water treatment facilities and systems.

1. Studies plans and specifications and checks the contractor's layout of facilities. Checks shop drawings for compliance with design criteria and coordination with other aspects of the project. Approves materials and shop drawings.

a. Recommends required changes due to field conditions. Outlines field deficiencies and proposes design changes. Coordinates with the immediate supervisor on determining field corrections and for changes to plans and specifications. Works closely with technical personnel responsible for other phases of construction to coordinate changes and modifications, work schedule, and resolve interrelated problems. Makes field estimates, developing materials, equipment and cost elements for

b. Prepares inspection reports for applicable contracts. Makes periodic site visits to note progress, render requested or needed assistance and point out corrective measures. Performs any or all phases of inspection as work requires.

c. Recommends type of operational and functional tests to protect the interests of the Government. Observes or makes final tests of major items for contractual acceptance. Represents engineering specialty during pre-final acceptance inspections.

d. Observes contractor operations to ensure compliance with specifications and monitors contractual requirements, including labor standards, progress and safety provisions, work practices and methods of the contractor, attending contractor meetings to present safety items. Stops unsafe acts endangering life and causing property damage. Discusses with the contractors decisions made and corrective action necessary for compliance with contractual provisions and to resolve complex, unforeseen problems and conditions which develop.

e. Prepares estimates of completed work for partial payment to contractors. Prepares basic data for cost reports, progress reports, etc., and other reports or records pertaining to a phase of responsibility. Initiates and prepares correspondence relative to technical and contract administrative matters.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service.

  Minimum Education Requirement:

  Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

  OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

  Specialized Experience: Serve as the Mechanical Engineer at the journeyman level, responsible for the onsite Mechanical engineering, contract administration and quality assurance of work.

  (2) Review and approve the contractor's construction schedules and quality control procedures; (3) Advise the contractor on technical problems, and take timely corrective action on problems identified. (4) Make

  controlling interpretations of plans and specifications and engineering determinations that methods and materials comply with contract specifications (5) Negotiates contract adjustments with contractor for

• change orders and prepare all records of negotiation recommending contract adjustments.

• Other Requirements:

  Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
  All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
  Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
  A trial or probationary period may be required.
  Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
  Direct deposit of pay is required.
  This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
  This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
  Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus and service credit for leave may be authorized (subject to available budget).
  PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
  This position may be eligible for situational telework.