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United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11636277

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Engineering

Job Posting Period

01/31/2024 - 02/14/2024

Job Title

MECHANICL ENGINEER TRAINEE (PDP-01)

Facility Location

USPS ENGINEERING

8403 ROUTE 29

MERRIFIELD, VA 22082-8101

NB11715875

Position Information

TITLE: PDP MECHANICAL ENGINEER TRAINEE

GRADE: EAS - 17

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0830-0005

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: 65,510.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 512533

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.

We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer

contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!!

**This position requires a NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 - 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are

applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.

2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully

submitted.

For additional information, please contact VANESSA BROWN at: universityrelations@usps.gov

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO START ON MONDAY , AUGUST 12, 2024 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS

POSITION.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Services requirement

to be drug free.

Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

This role is part of the United States Postal Service Professional Development Program (PDP), to develop the competencies,

technical knowledge, skills, and experience needed for success as a full performance Mechanical Engineer. The first year of

the program is dedicated to developing core competencies using the Postal Service Competency model. Trainees will apply

the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired from an academic program of study to the USPS business environment

through completion of projects and work assignments the business unit. Throughout the program, trainees will have the

opportunity to participate in mentoring and networking opportunities within various levels of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports mechanical engineering projects; collaborates with team members to define technical problems related to

functional requirements for mechanized systems and equipment to support mail processing objectives.

2. Supports the analysis and evaluation of operating data from field units, technical data related to mechanized equipment,

and costs; supports developing alternatives for mechanized equipment including design specifications, drawings, and

preliminary cost estimates.

3. Partners with team members to prepare bid packages, including design and operating specifications and drawings for

invitation of contractors to bid on mechanization equipment; participates in the evaluation of contractor bids; establishes

contractor capability.

4. Supports the revision of contractor specifications and drawings for technical worth and compliance with contract

requirements for progress review.

5. Supports evaluating prototype mechanization equipment; evaluates equipment for optimum reliability, maintainability, and

safety.

6. Provides input for the preparation and justification of engineering proposals for mechanized systems and equipment.

SUPERVISION

Manager of unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and

experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications in a computer environment.

2. Ability to identify technical problems in functional requirements for mechanized systems and equipment.

3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare memos, project reports, specifications, and statements of

work; and to communicate technical issues with non-technical users.

4. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Bachelors or Graduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely

related professional engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET from a

college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S.

Department of Education. NOTE: Qualified applicants must earn a degree from an accredited college or university no more

than 24 months prior to the date of employment. Preference-eligible veterans (see 5 U.S.C. ' 2108) who were unable to apply

during that two-year period because of their military service may apply up to two years after they are released or discharged

from active service. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years from the date on which they received their qualifying

degrees.

5. Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, procedures, and practices.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.