You will serve as an INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER in the Lean Implementation Division (Code 100PI) of PSNS and IMF. This announcement is for an Upward Mobility Program position. This position is open to current PSNS & IMF (UIC 4523A) employees serving under a competitive appointment, or on a time-limited or excepted appointment that provides for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment (e.g., Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Schedule A, 30% Disabled Veteran).

Duties

You will develop a working knowledge of Lean, Six-Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and other process performance methods of Industrial Engineering techniques and principles. You will work as an improvement team co-facilitator and occasionally as lead facilitator during less complex initiatives. You will perform functions such as statistical process control, process improvement workshops, visual display development, and standard methods development. You will analyze existing process conditions, identify problems, root causes, and develop solutions. You will compile and analyze event data and write and publish the associated briefs.

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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

The Upward Mobility Program is a unique job opportunity. This program is designed to provide Department of Navy employees career growth opportunities who have potential but do not presently meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for this position. The entry level for this position is GS-09 with a full performance level of GS-11. Knowledge of employees selected may vary and will require the development of an individually tailored training plan to assist them in qualifying for the full performance level of this position. Eligibility requires employees that are performing satisfactorily, complete all training requirements, acquire the requisite qualifications, and have met time-in-grade eligibility for career ladder promotions. Qualifications for the GS-09: This recruitment is open to applicants with GS-08 or WG-09 (or higher) equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to apply industrial engineering principles, techniques, and/or methodology involving ship systems, naval operations, and repairs in a naval shipyard environment. 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 Occupation Requirement: Industrial Engineering Technical Series 0895 (opm.gov) 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

In lieu of specialized experience for the GS-09, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

**Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]