You will serve as an Engineering Technician in the Test Engineering & Work Control Division (Code 246) of the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) at PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. GS-09: $62,517 - $81,272 GS-10: $68,845 - $89,496

Duties

You will, in a developmental capacity and as an advanced trainee, direct the non-nuclear Work Control and Weight Testing Program utilizing established procedures which include Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and tagouts. You will assist in conducting test projects for non-nuclear ships systems. You will perform test design, i.e., develops, plans and documents the test project. You will ascertain what tests are to be performed, required procedures and sequence, manpower needs, equipment/instrumentation needs, type of data to be acquired, quantity of items to be tested, inherent safety hazards, etc. You will interpret, modify and apply existing procedures as necessary and adapt new procedures when necessary. You will conduct and/or oversee testing, operate equipment or data gathering instrumentation to ensure tests are conducted and data recorded per the test plan. You will maintain and/or repair test equipment, hoists, and material handling equipment, and data acquisition/reduction instrumentation. You will resolve difficult procedural or recurring issues concerning testing and evaluation of systems. You will attend meetings to discuss, clarify, exchange and reach agreement on project related issues. You will represent the organization in order to coordinate work efforts, resolve test problems, and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment for ship systems.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift and/or carry up to 44 pounds in weight.
• This position requires that the incumbent be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors.

Qualifications

GS-10 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in the direction of non-nuclear Work Control and Weight Testing Program by utilizing established procedures (i.e. Work Authorization Forms and tagouts) and conducting tests on non-nuclear ships systems for the timely completion of test and work certification of ships. GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector under close supervision, assist in directing the non-nuclear Work Control and Weight Testing Program by utilizing established procedures (i.e. Work Authorization Forms and tagouts) and conducting tests on non-nuclear ships systems for the timely completion of test and work certification of ships. 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 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 general/specialized experience, you may qualify for the GS-09 only with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Completed at least two full academic years of post-secondary study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

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

Contacts

• Address PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF 667 Safeguard Street Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]