This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12; the NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. You will serve as a Directed Energy (DE) Electro-Mechanical Technician in the Integrated Engagement Systems Department, High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) Division, LWS Engineering and M&S Branch (Code E16) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

Duties

You will serve as Lead Electro-Mechanical Technician responsible to install, maintain and repair automated machinery and electro-optical mechanical weapons systems in industrial settings. You will lead a team of technicians in the integration, building, wiring, testing, diagnosing of problems, and modification of system and subsystem components, including high energy lasers and precision optical and tracking components. You will work across departments, academia, and contractors on various tasks in building and testing subsystems related to High Energy Lasers, Optics, Gimbals and Beam Control Systems. You will coordinate and assist in the test and execution of High Energy Laser systems and related optical components, subcomponents and controls. You will manage the logistics of assembling and disassembling hardware at various test locations within and outside of your duty station. You will collaborate with management and engineering teams when adopting new changes to processes. You will mentor and train other technicians and junior engineers, both government and contractor. You will serve as Deputy Facility Manager over Directed Energy (DE) test and assembly lab, including coordinating workflow, safety, and training required to operate this facility and the multiple projects within. You will coordinate the packaging, loading and shipping of DE weapon systems that include accommodations for sensitive optical components and hazardous materials associated with the system. You will provide input to the engineering design of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems that will enhance the performance, survivability, maintainability and manufacturability.

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
• 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 Secret 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current forklift certification.
• 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

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-5: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying a comprehensive knowledge of technical electronics methods to provide subject matter expertise for high energy laser weapon systems for maritime defense platforms. TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying a wide range of technical electronics principles to troubleshoot various types of electro-mechanical systems. 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 Individual Occupational Requirements for the Electronics Technical Series, 0856: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ 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

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study directly related to the position; OR
• Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study directly related to the position; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARCENDLD 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203 Dahlgren, VA 22448 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]