You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, in the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200), Combat Systems Division (Code 290), Exterior Communication, RADAR and ECM (Electronic Counter Measures) Branch (Code 293) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will provide technical guidance for repair, installation and testing of assigned systems required to execute complex projects. You will evaluate data and prepare reports recommending action necessary to correct deficiencies noted. You will prepare Technical Work Documents (TWD's) to provide technical guidance, work instructions and required material. You will identify requirements and prepare requisitions for all required material. You will serve as a Test Director and/or Lead Test Engineer. Conducts and performs pre-arrival testing to identify required repairs. You will prepare and perform review of all test specifications, check-off sheets, and inspection procedures, to be used in testing of assigned systems. You will serve as a senior technical consultant for acceptable operation and adjustment of the equipment and/or systems involved. You will act as a troubleshooter and SME in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during installations, repairs and testing phases of waterfront production efforts. You will coordinate the work efforts with personnel from other engineering codes, production shops and/or other activities when a satisfactory conclusion is dependent upon the performance of multiple units or organizations. You will use the currently applicable administrative processes to communicate technical information in performance of duties.

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.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 using electronics method, techniques, procedures, and or policies sufficient to provide comprehensive management advisory and technical services on a full range of design, operation and repair techniques for various types of Exterior Communication, RADAR and ECM systems associated with carriers, submarines, shore station systems and other surface ships. Experience installing and operating electronic/electrical systems sufficient to identify, evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues. Experience in engineering aspects unique to nuclear powered submarines and carriers, including a working knowledge of special interface and control requirements associated with accomplishment of total ship/system engineering and design work, specifically Nuclear Propulsion Plant (or Reactor Yard) cognizant compartments, systems and component boundaries. Experience working with related engineering fields including structural and mechanical to permit understanding and communication. 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 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]