You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Test Planning Branch, Test Engineering and Planning Division, Engineering and Planning Department of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will prepare test software - Test Procedures (TP's) for all assigned non-nuclear electrical, mechanical and structural systems and maintain system status. You will oversee and provide technical guidance in the preparation of all Test Procedures to all personnel in the branch working on assigned systems for conformance, with respect to the proper application of test engineering principles. You will review all work accomplished on all assigned systems, ensuring work has been properly documented and tested. You will maintain marked-up system test tracking diagrams for special projects, to track system work/test and rework/retest status. You will conduct special studies, which involve unique and complex test engineering problems.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

FOR GS-12: 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 making test planning recommendations to improve established testing and control methods. Experience with ship building practices applicable to the design, construction, grooming and testing of a submarine. Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, Tech Manuals, Process Instructions, Test Procedures and drawings related to trade skills. Experience applying knowledge of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems, including interface system/subsystems that support Nuclear or Combat systems testing. Experience with the functions and capabilities of the Shipyard to assess, anticipate and respond to the complete spectrum of system technical alterations, procedural changes, shifting schedules and unusual demands involved in the implementation and conduct of HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs. FOR GS-11: 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 assisting with making test planning recommendations to improve established testing and control methods. Experience with ship building practices applicable to the design, construction, grooming and testing of a submarine. Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, Tech Manuals, Process Instructions, Test Procedures and drawings related to trade skills. Experience applying knowledge of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems, including interface system/subsystems that support Nuclear or Combat systems testing. Experience with the functions and capabilities of the Shipyard to assist with assessing, anticipating and responding to the complete spectrum of system technical alterations, procedural changes, shifting schedules and unusual demands involved in the implementation and conduct of HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs. 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/engineering-technical-series-0802/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH 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 PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD HRO Building 44/1 Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]