ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (COMPOSITES)

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. Major duties: You will develop and deliver laboratory, and hands-on instruction in manufacturing, composites, woodworking and related engineering technologies. You will design, plan, construct, and assemble complex precision models, test devices and components from composites, wood and other engineering materials using drawings, CAD models, sketches, and conceptual designs. You will operate and maintain manual woodworking and CNC machinery—including table saws, band saws, jointers, and a multi-axis CNC router—to cut, shape, and process engineering materials to tight tolerances. You will consult on design feasibility, materials selection, fabrication methods, manufacturability, tolerances, and construction techniques; recommend modifications to achieve project and testing objectives. You will determine test procedures and make design changes to improve test equipment and related accessories. You will use CAD/CAM software (such as GibbsCAM, Rhino, and SolidWorks) to translate complex 3D CAD models and generate G-code for CNC router operations. Qualifications: Your resume must also 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: Utilizing computer software to create engineering designs, drawings, 3-dimensional models. Reading, interpreting and making complex technical drawings. Demonstrating the understanding of advanced composite structures including both hydrodynamic and aerodynamic models. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series and 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.