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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as senior engineering technician for all Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE), which includes any of the following: elevators, escalators, personal hoists, inclined lifts, automotive lifts, and similar systems. You will performs VTE surveys, inspections, and certification at field sites to determine safe regulatory compliance then sign and post the Operating Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the evaluation/testing process. You will consult with engineers, architects, and others in VTE design development to ensure all areas receive proper design consideration and the total project objectives and schedules are met. You will prepare correspondence, technical reports, estimates, status and schedules as required to complete project assignments; and perform statistical and simulation analyses of data to make technical and business decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applies engineering and/or architectural concepts, principles, and practices to provide input on the design, construction, and/or repair of vertical transportation equipment such as elevators, escalators, etc; 2) Maintains status and quality control of planned and completed inspections of vertical transportation equipment (i.e elevators, escalators, etc.) to ensure safe regulatory compliance; and 3) Utilizes software applications and/or databases (i.e. MAXIMO) to prepare inspection reports, correspondence, technical reports, estimates, status and/or schedules as required to complete project assignments of vertical transportation equipment (e.g., elevators and escalators, etc). *NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in both an office setting and at work sites. Regular work may be inside or outside in which case prolonged exposure to the weather elements is possible. Work involves traveling to contractor work sites that have moderate risks and discomforts that may require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines and possible exposure to loud noises, irritant chemicals and explosive materials. Employees may be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), protective clothing and gear, such as hard hats, masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, fall protection, etc., and other specific gear and equipment that pertains to a specific job or job site. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) as required by ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators within 2 years of entry on duty, recurrent completion every 3 years. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a NAVFAC Certified VTE Inspector within 2 years of entry on duty, recurrent completion every 3 years. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS is not authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.