Overview This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (F) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Mechanical Engineer position is located in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Responsibilities Serve as a senior mechanical engineer in the Engineering Design Branch working independently. Serve as the subject matter expert and consultant services both in-house and outside the installation on such matters as mechanical codes and regulations relating to buildings and other facilities of different types and purposes. Provide expert mechanical engineering advisory services to the Garrison Commander. Prepare, review, and approve mechanical engineering features of management plans and documents critical to emergency planning. Review inspections and reports and provide or approve responses to mechanical engineering issues to ensure they are properly addressed. Oversee, mentor, and provide technical assistance to other architects and engineers in solving difficult technical problems. Perform advanced professional work including that of marked difficulty within functional areas of investigation. Represent the Engineering Division in meetings and conferences with other organizations and with contractors. Attend conferences and serve as an expert in the field of mechanical engineering design. Requirements Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires pre-employment financial statement OGE Form 450 disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr