You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Steam Main Propulsion Branch (Code 263), Main Propulsion and Electrical Division (Code 260), Chief Engineer (Code 200A), Engineering Department (Code 200) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

Duties

You will plan work to be accomplished, set and adjust short term priorities, and prepare work completion schedules. You will develop and evaluate subordinate employees' performance standards. You will forecast branch workload and resource requirements and manage available resources to provide engineering, technical, and logistics support. You will monitor and oversee the work of MARMC Subject Matter Experts in the troubleshooting and repair of Steam Main Propulsion Systems and associated systems on board U.S. Naval Surface Ships. You will analyze and evaluate communication systems and associated equipment failures and trends considering design, installation, in service application, reliability, and the ability to be maintained, supported, tested, and operated. You will prepare engineering and technical reports containing findings, conclusions, proposed corrective actions, risks, and recommended course of action. You will participate in advancing MARMC and Engineering Department strategic planning initiatives to promote continuous improvement. You will convey technical information to appropriate levels of management.

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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-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: Experience demonstrating a strong ability to understand and resolve challenging technical issues, showing proficiency in the areas of Steam Main Propulsion and technical authority policies and requirements. Experience analyzing finding and developing recommendations in the adjustment of program plans, objectives, and resourcing to accommodate changes. Experience assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees, and ensure subordinates have the capabilities and resources to accomplish their tasks. Experience providing guidance and technical oversight for delivery of maintaining proper performance of shipboard systems and components for which MARMC has installation, repair and/or modernization responsibility. Experience managing Subject Matter Experts (SME) and providing support during all phases of a ships readiness cycle. Experience conveying technical information to appropriate levels of management within and outside MARMC to ensure timely, concise and relevant information flow. 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 General Schedule Qualification Standards (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

Contacts

• Address MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR Workforce Development Office Norfolk, VA 23504 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]