MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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Summary

This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change complexity and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01282026 to 09302026 Salary81901 to - 129717 per year Pay scale & gradeGG 7 - 9 Location Lackland AFB TX Few vacancies Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typeInternships Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential12 Job family Series 0830 Mechanical Engineering Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceSensitive Compartmented InformationDrug testYes Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive SSHigh RiskTrust determination processSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberK-26-DHA-12874424-BJM Control number855677700

Duties

1. Performs mechanical engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty which are screened by a higher-grade engineer.
2. Performs mechanical engineering work of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade engineers.
3. Uses engineering manuals standard publications and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data to be used by higher level engineers, contractors, and/or customers.
4. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain current in the field and for application to work assignments, uses computers, computer software, such as analysis tools and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.

Requirements

1. Degree Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET or include differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics.
2. GS-7 You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement SAA at the undergraduate level in the following: a. Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. b. 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.
3. GS-9 You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree. a. Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum. b. 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.

How you will be evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering policies, theories, principles, and concepts, and familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
2. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
3. Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities to perform studies and prepare reports, briefings, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
4. Skill in analyzing and applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult but common assignments.
5. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply general engineering rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior engineers.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/26.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874424

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

Your application package, resume, and supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Additional information

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS On 22-Dec-2017 Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/26.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874424

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents