Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position:This position is located in the Marine Design Center's Machinery Branch.
Duties
As the Chief of the Machinery Section, you will:
Supervise and direct the work activities of approximately 8 to 12 subordinates, primarily mechanical, marine, and electrical engineers, and technicians
Work assignments encompass all major items of floating plant for the Corps of Engineers, plus consultant services for other federal organizations, such as USCG, USFWS, National Park Service, NOAA, and occasionally for foreign governments
Require a well rounded knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory and practices related to the overall marine systems as well as related engineering disciplines.
Plan and assign work, establishing priorities and deadlines, considering relative difficulty of the work and capabilities of employees.
The individual occupying this position has technical expertise recognized and used throughout the MDC, USACE, and often by other government entities.
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid Professional Engineering License.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.