You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Surf Propulsion Plant Pipe Waterfront Support Branch (Code 261), Fluid/Mechanical Engineering & Planning Division (Code 260), Chief Engineer (Code 240), Engineering & Planning Department (Code 200) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA.

Duties

You will provide technical guidance for the preparation of and prepares the lists of working plans required to execute and consummate complex projects. You will advise the Branch Head regarding the number of personnel required to meet the scheduled dates. You will prepare specifications for alteration work required, shipalt scopes, advance material lists and material procurement documents. You will deliver satisfactory work packages to the Branch Head for his review and approval.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts and principles to engineering projects. Experience applying an intensive practical knowledge to design installation, maintenance, reliability and failure analysis. Experience scheduling work and work of others. Experience working with other shops, codes, contractors to accomplish complex engineering work. Extensive experience with fluid flow, piping flexibilities, and metallurgy. 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 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]