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Summary As an Engineering Technician (Mechanical), you will be responsible for providing technical and management support to the operation of the facilities, the distribution and cooling systems in the program areas of contract administration and inspection, project management and negotiations, occupational safety and health and fire safety. Location: The Office of Facilities Program Support Division We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Provide technical support toward facilities management for the facilities and distribution system and other duties may be assigned related to overall plant function to include initiation of critical and emergency repairs and operations. Develop and tracks short and long-term repair and alteration program for the facilities. Assist in monitoring and inspecting facilities' water quality and chemical addition programs to determine adherence to the contractors' water treatment program to ensure the program is being carried out in field office buildings minimizing corrosion and scale of Government equipment. Assist in preparing designs and specifications for utility systems: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilating (HVAC), plumbing, and pneumatic control systems. Assist in monitoring and inspecting assigned facilities' mechanical systems to ensure contractors are operating and maintaining them to maximize mechanical reliability and minimize system inefficiencies. Advise on methods of operation and set points of pneumatic, electronic, and electric metering controls. Assist with the development of cost estimates for competitive bidding for multiple-use construction projects. Determine (a) construction operations and methods involved and the time required to complete each phase or feature, (b) various type and capabilities of construction equipment required and cost of operation and maintenance, (c) material types and quantities, and (d) overhead and other costs. Assist in developing and evaluating repairs, alteration and systems replacement project concepts, designs, costs, benefits, and priorities. Assist with the inspections of all phases of work, conducts engineering tests, furnish technical assistance to supervisors and initiate or recommend corrective actions or improvements in the operation, maintenance, repair and administration. Ensure that operators are familiar with the systems or equipment. Make sketches and working drawings of improvement projects to be accomplished. Prepare statements of work for the Contract Specialist's when detailed engineering specifications are required. Update and revise mechanical, electrical, controls and piping schematics and drawings. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one-year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Works in and around plant facilities on activities such as operation, inspection, monitoring and evaluation. Is subject to exposure to risks and discomforts, such as, noise, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals, fuels, boiler- effluent gases, inherent risk potential of a "hard hat" environment, asbestos, high temperatures and humidity. In these facilities safety equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, and eye protection are worn. Specialized equipment for asbestos may also be required. Some work is performed in an office setting. Physical demands imposed are those of climbing over, under and around equipment, walking through tunnels, using catwalk and ladders, and some bending and light lifting. Submit to periodic and random drug testing where a urinalysis will be used to screen for illegal drug use. A negative test result is required before you start. Required overtime-on rare occasions. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-10 salary range starts at $75,329 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is experience in the operation of high-pressure steam, refrigeration and boiler systems to include monitoring, operational servicing and troubleshooting of plant mechanical and electrical systems. Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Student Loan Repayment incentive may be considered Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.