Federal
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
United States Fleet Forces Command ยท Department of the Navy
About This Position
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.
Qualifications
To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of assigned systems to permit rapid analysis and resolution of atypical problems. Must have mastered specialty field to the extent of resolving problems, which normally confuse others. Experience being familiar with related engineering disciplines (such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, structural, etc.) to analyze problems from an overall system viewpoint. Experience applying knowledge and the ability to resolve complex problems in assigned equipment and systems in a stressful environment and under constant pressure to produce rapid results and meet operational schedules. Experience using written communication skills to present findings and recommendations in formal engineering reports, and oral communication skills to represent the Command in meetings and dealing with a wide range of contacts at varying levels of authority. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) 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.
Major Duties
You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the AC and R/AIR SYSTEMS BRANCH (CODE 252) of the SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER (SERMC) located in MAYPORT, FL.
You will serve as Team or Group Leader providing technical oversight and immediate authoritative technical assistance on urgent mission degrading casualty reports (CASREPs) or similar problems.
You will troubleshoot, repair, and test high, medium, and low-pressure air compressors, AC-and-R plants, compressed air systems, bleed, prairie, masker, start and dry air systems, and ventilation systems and each systems associated components.
You will participate in data collection and integral data analysis efforts as directed to evaluate performance characteristics, assess improvements, record trends, etc.
You will perform functional checkout, refinement, adjustment, and tests of new or modernized shipboard systems in an operational evaluation.
You will serve as Team or Group Leader providing technical oversight and immediate authoritative technical assistance on urgent mission degrading casualty reports (CASREPs) or similar problems.
You will troubleshoot, repair, and test high, medium, and low-pressure air compressors, AC-and-R plants, compressed air systems, bleed, prairie, masker, start and dry air systems, and ventilation systems and each systems associated components.
You will participate in data collection and integral data analysis efforts as directed to evaluate performance characteristics, assess improvements, record trends, etc.
You will perform functional checkout, refinement, adjustment, and tests of new or modernized shipboard systems in an operational evaluation.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. Certification: Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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. 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. About 25% of work is performed in an office setting. When conducting shipboard investigations and visiting ships incumbent is subject to standing, walking, climbing, and crawling in and around the equipment/system. Exposure to hazardous electrical voltages, large rotating machinery elements, electromagnetic radiation, nuclear radiation, explosive or flammable materials, and working inside boilers, turbines, condensers, etc. may occur on a regular basis. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as hot/cold, humidity, noise, and airborne particles. Work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign naval ships at berths, at anchor or at buoys within the harbor. Occasionally with short notice and/or extended periods of time the incumbent will be required to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) at approximately 15% of the time. Must be able to conduct surface vessel/submarine at-sea trials and evaluations. This position requires rotating shift work. Shift hours may change without three days advance notice. Incumbent is required to perform assigned duties at several job sites within the commuting area. It is the incumbent's responsibility to transport him/herself in an expeditious manner between job sites in the local area of his/her permanent duty station with reimbursement of costs in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: SERMC _RESUME_ [email protected] Please include 'JOB TITLE' in the subject line when submitting resume. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Required Documents
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) position at United States Fleet Forces Command?
The salary range for this position is $89,508 - $116,362/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) job located?
This position is located in Mayport, Florida. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a comprehensive and authoritative k...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 23, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-12 mean?
GS-12 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.