You will serve as an EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST in the Vehicle Dynamics & Signature and Control Branch of the USW Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.

Duties

You will serve as the equipment specialist for prototype vehicle and/or weapon system programs located in the Vehicle Signature and Control Branch, Code 8514. You will support the development, maintenance, and upkeep of complicated underwater vehicles and subsystems. You will work seamlessly within a multi-functional team. You will manage equipment, logistics, security, and safely within the C851 Prototyping Laboratory space. You will support the testing of prototype and fleet systems in land-based laboratory as well as events on at-sea ranges. You will be responsible for oversight of all technical operations involving planning, monitoring and execution of prototype hardware development and test vehicles within the C851 B130 Prototype Laboratory.

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 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.
• 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 must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 44 pounds in weight.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You must be willing and able to use protective clothing and gear and observe safety precautions.
• You must be willing to be exposed to solvents (degreasing agents).
• You must be willing to perform work duties aboard surface craft.

Qualifications

NT-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading the development, maintenance or upkeep of underwater vehicles by managing equipment, logistics, security or safety for an organization. NT-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting the development, maintenance or upkeep of underwater vehicles by managing equipment, logistics, security or safety for an organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Equipment Services Series 1670 (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

NT-05: No education substitution

NT-04: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
OR
Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus. The percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.

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

Contacts

• Address NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI 1176 Howell Street Newport, RI 02841-1708 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]