You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the FST/MRO Engineering, Support Equipment FST - Automatic Test Systems (ATS) branch of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The purpose of this post is to support the CASFAC team within the ATS branch focusing on drawings and configurations, and other Mechanical Engineering functions on Navy and Marine Corps aircraft platforms, Support Equipment, and Peculiar Support Equipment.

Duties

You will lead and coordinate the technical research of serious and complex mechanical engineering issues, which usually requires many technical fields and engineering/scientific disciplines. You will plan and/or conduct mechanical engineering tasks individually, as a member of a team, or as project lead, depending on the complexity of the project and assigned duties. You will collaborate with leadership and ensure the technical engineering competence, knowledge, and professional services required to sustain the weapon system, associated components, and related support system. You will plan and/or conduct engineering investigations individually, as a member of a team, or as project lead, depending on the complexity of the project and assigned duties. You will participate in meetings and conferences convened to discuss engineering issues, problems, design, and/or development of new and/or upgraded systems and other similar matters. You will plan, coordinate, and conduct advanced engineering work that requires planning and developing in several phases. You will maintain effective communication with superiors and peers throughout NAVAIR, other government agencies and private industry regarding various engineering issues, and delivery of various briefings to meet the needs of NAVAIR.

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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• 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 experience at GS-12 or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Performing and executing a variety of engineering projects from conception to completion. 2) Conducting in-depth studies and analyses of specific issues or specialty areas within the mechanical engineering discipline. 3) Serving as a consultant and advisor on mechanical engineering issues and concerns. 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 FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]