SummaryThe Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Office of Facilities Management of Reliability (OFMR), Smithsonian Facilities, Under Secretary for Administration, Smithsonian Institution. The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR) provides reliability engineering and systems life cycle care responsibilities for all SI properties.
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As an Engineering Technician in this position, you will perform a variety of mechanical engineering technician duties, including troubleshooting and resolving immediate problems; analyzing and assessing facilities, systems, and infrastructure; reviewing and preparing estimates, scopes of work, specifications, and proposals; and leading projects.
In this position, you will also:
- Install, repair, overhaul, rebuild, modify, test, program, and troubleshoot major integrated mechanical and electrical systems, including Siemens APOGEE Building Automation Systems, Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, electric power systems, HVAC systems, and utility metering systems.
- Analyze, evaluate, and report on complex mechanical and electrical system operations, functions, and problems, and recommend solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
- Analyze broad and technically complex engineering proposals and advise engineering managers, project sponsors, and other stakeholders on their feasibility and effectiveness.
- Conduct studies and engineering evaluations of potential energy conservation projects and recommend practical and cost-effective measures to conserve energy and water.
- Perform redesigns and system modifications and prepare procurement packages for repairs, modifications, and upgrades to Siemens APOGEE Building Automation Systems, Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, utility metering systems, and other related mechanical and electrical systems.
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Conditions of employment- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- May need to complete a Probationary Period
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Conditions of EmploymentQualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.
QualificationsIndividual Occupational Requirements Series Definition: This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying a practical knowledge of the:
- methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and
- construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials.
Basic Requirements: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:
- Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
- Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.
In addition to meeting the
Basic Requirements above, applicants must have:
For GS-11 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, including Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, and HVAC systems; assisting with the analysis of system operations and performance issues; and supporting the operation, maintenance, and modification of automated building control systems to maintain effective and reliable system performance.
GS-12- Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as installing, repairing, modifying, testing, programming, and troubleshooting major integrated mechanical and electrical systems, including Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, and HVAC systems; analyzing and resolving complex system operations and problems; and developing or modifying control logic and operating sequences to maintain efficient and reliable system performance
.Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
EducationThere is no Basic Education Requirements see above.
Additional information- This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
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