About This Role
GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS- 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Experience in designing and overseeing design and construction of commercial buildings, government buildings, critical facilities, and data centers and have a strong knowledge of mechanical systems design for plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fuel storage and distribution. Performing and reviewing cooling load calculations, heat transfer, pressure calculations, ductwork, pipe sizing, and any other calculations required to support the mechanical design and equipment sizing/selection as related to building engineered systems and various other tasks related to the design of HVAC systems. Knowledge of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), standards and Federal, State, and local regulations in governing mechanical systems as well as skill in inspection of construction projects to ensure conformance with these codes and regulations. GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE (in addition to the above) is defined as follows: Knowledge of other engineering disciplines such as structural, architectural and electrical sufficient to permit initial judgments or critical evaluations of findings and recommendations of other expert sources consulted. Ability to modify and adapt standards, equipment and techniques to resolve a variety of engineering problems as well as ensure continuation of services without interruption or to prevent excessive downtime. Ability to apply new developments or experimental theories to problems not readily treatable by standard methods to solve a variety of highly complex technical problems.
