Engineering Technician

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as an Engineering Technician providing drafting services in support of Tobyhanna Army Depot's mission. Responsibilities Utilize practical Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) knowledge in a variety of engineering disciplines such as mechanical and electrical. Provide advice to engineers concerning support capabilities that reduce time-consuming manual activities by accomplishing them using CAE software. Prepare and check final drawings and specifications before submission to supervisor or lead engineer. Coordinate branch designs to be used by other branches at the depot (Manufacturing Cell, Supply Chain, Fabrication Operations) to ensure designs are able to meet the fabricated needs of Tobyhanna Army Depot (Procure, build, test, inspect). Configure and sets-up routes (CAPP-Computer Aided Process Plans) and manufacturing bills of material (BOM) to optimize the supply chain for schedule adherence, material supply, inventory considerations. (30%) Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Assisting engineers or technicians with drawings and make modifications for variety of engineering projects; (2) Utilizing CAE/CADD software to create models and two-dimensional manufacturing drawings; and (3) Reviewing final drawings and specifications of engineering projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Assisting engineers or technicians with drawings and make modifications for variety of engineering projects; (2) Utilizing CAE/CADD software to create models and two-dimensional manufacturing drawings; (3) Reviewing final drawings and specifications of engineering projects; and (4) Performing complex models and drawings and assist subordinates on how to perform them. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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(n) Science, Engineering, and Analysis Career Field 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.