You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the PAC FLT TEST & OPR ASSESSMENT DIV within the TEST AND EVALUATION DEPARTMENT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. 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 $140,155.

Duties

You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for testing of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems on board submarines, aircraft and surface ships. You will perform analysis of technical radio frequency emissions, Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Tactical Data Links (TDL), and EW systems, and provide proposed technical solutions. You will develop new/enhanced capabilities to test EW and TDL systems across various platforms utilized by Joint Forces. You will install, maintain, and repair workstations, TDLs, and networks for systems tested and operated at the Fleet Test and Evaluation Center (FTEC). You will perform general project management skills to plan, organize, and manage complex technical operations, business and financial execution, workload and staffing, and delegating work.

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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• 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 specialized experience 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 applying technical electronics techniques to test and troubleshoot electronic warfare systems. Examples of qualifying experience may include practical experience and a working knowledge of Shipboard Electronics System Evaluation Facility (SESEF) and Fleet Test and Evaluation Center (FTEC) systems; knowledge of Live, Virtual Constructive concepts, Fleet communications and Electromagnetic Warfare principles; familiarity with SESEF and FTEC circuits; knowledge of SESEF and FTEC customers; knowledge of command and sponsor reporting requirements; and ability to work well with others and communicate in a clear and concise manner orally and in written form. 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 Electronics Technical Series 0856 (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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA 610 Dowell Street Keyport, WA 98345 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]