You will serve as a Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Pyrotechnic Operations Branch (WXRP) of the IR/RF Systems Technologies Division (WXR) of the Spectrum Warfare Systems Dept (WX) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. NT-05 is equivalent to the GS 13/14 grade levels The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $128,043).

Duties

You will serve as a Lead Test technician/task manager performing Acceptance Testing for the Pyrotechnic Operations Branch. You will plan, schedule and direct the efforts of engineers and technicians as needed to accomplish tasking. You will ensure that assigned tasking is completed in accordance with applicable laws, instructions, local policies and processes. You will provide regular updates to the TPM, sponsor and management regarding cost, schedule and performance status of assigned tasking. You will maintain an explosive certification for handling and testing pyrotechnic and explosive devices and perform at the Team Leader or Process Supervisor level. You will interface with various customers regarding requirements, prepares work estimates. You will negotiate with the customer regarding task, funding and schedules, provide written plans and prepare presentations for program sponsors and other interested parties. You will develop, maintain, operate and improve equipment and programs used in the lot acceptance and development testing of pyrotechnic units.

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 a current explosive certification.
• 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)
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating laws, instructions, and local policies or processes to develop and lead process improvement initiatives for the testing of pyrotechnic decoy items. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]