You will serve as a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in the DDG Dockers CTL Branch (Code 321), Combatant Division (Code 320), Waterfront Operations Department (Code 300) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

Duties

You will provide detailed cost estimates including labor, material and time with all supporting data for new work and modifications to original work specifications. You will review and evaluate contractor's proposals for the purposes of providing input to and/or negotiating labor and material costs. You will ensure work performed by the contractor to be in compliance to applicable plans, specifications and all contractual requirements. You will perform long range planning estimating as well as quick response waterfront services. You will provide analysis of material requirements, delivery lead-times for materials, suitable material substitutions and fabrication costs and durations of various materials and parts. You will serve as a liaison between the contractor and technical authority and as technical advisor during conferences between the government and the contractor.

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 position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• 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.
• 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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 implementing knowledge of shipbuilding methods, practices, techniques and management control systems and their application to the construction, overhaul or repair and testing of Navy or commercial surface ships or auxiliary and small craft. Experience developing detailed reports, recommendations, contract modifications and correspondence. Experience understanding quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure that government standards are adhered to. Experience recommending alternatives to assist in solving highly complex technical problems associated with all facets of ship maintenance. Experience providing detailed cost estimates to include labor, material and time, with all required supporting data for new work and modifications to original work specifications. Experience using automated data processing equipment and various software programs mandated for use during planning of shipbuilding, ship repair and modernization availabilities. Experience reading and understanding blueprints and specifications. Experience maintaining material control and investigating availability of material, sources of supply or manufacturers and possibilities of substitutions. Experience providing detailed cost estimates. to include labor, material and time, with all required supporting data for new work and modifications to original work specifications 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

Contacts

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