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Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Mechanical Engineer job with the U.S. Coast Guard at the Training Center Birmingham Southern Technical Branch in Birmingham, Alabama. The engineer manages projects that build, repair, or renovate Coast Guard facilities, including buildings, waterfronts, and utilities. There is 1 vacancy, occasional travel may be required, and relocation expenses may be reimbursed.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. The job is also open to career transition candidates (CTAP/ICTAP), federal employees whose job was eliminated, and veterans or eligible family members of veterans.

What you would do

  • Plans objectives, milestones, and phases for complex engineering projects.
  • Designs and plans large or complex engineering projects for Coast Guard facilities.
  • Guides and evaluates architectural and engineering contractor work against schedules and resources.
  • Handles logistics, contracts, permits, and environmental reviews for projects.
  • Serves as construction technical representative, advising contractors on methods and specifications.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 1 full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or higher in the federal sector. Specialized experience means work in or closely related to this job, such as mechanical engineering design, reviewing contractor designs, or construction oversight.

With education: A bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or a degree with required calculus and engineering science courses, can qualify you. Other options include current EI or EIT registration, a PE license, passing the FE exam, 60 semester hours of science and engineering courses, or a related science degree plus 1 year of professional engineering experience. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages showing start and end dates (mm/yy) and hours per week
  • Unofficial college transcripts by the closing date if you qualify through education; official transcripts before appointment
  • DD-214 and signed SF-15 with VA letter if you claim veterans' preference
  • CTAP or ICTAP eligibility documents if applicable
  • Responses to any USA Hire assessments
  • Proof of political appointee status (such as SF-50) if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your experience, education, and training meet the requirements, plus a USA Hire online assessment with a minimum cut score. Scoring below the cut score, not finishing the assessment, cheating, or overstating your qualifications can remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If you qualify through education, submit unofficial transcripts with your application by the closing date, or you will be disqualified.
  • Your resume must show start and end dates in mm/yy format and hours per week, and it cannot be longer than 2 pages.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, send DD-214s, a signed SF-15, and any VA letter with your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy. Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Background investigation required; no security clearance needed
  • Must be able to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license
  • Federal salary must be paid by direct deposit
  • Political appointee status must be disclosed if applicable (last 5 years)
  • Must meet all qualifications by the closing date
  • Must sign Optional Form 306 and certify application accuracy if offered the job
  • E-Verify check for newly hired employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$90,410 – $117,535 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Mechanical Engineering (0830)
Announcement
27-13104194-SE-DB-DE

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