You will serve as TECHNICIAN in the Expeditionary Systems Division, Expeditionary Warfare & Littoral Operations Department (Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Digital Modeling Lead) of NAVSURFWARFCTR PANAMA CITY DIVISION. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13, step 10 (currently $134,435).

Duties

You will serve as the primary technical expert in resolving complex technical issues relating to SolidWorks three-dimensional (3D) modeling and technical data packages and drawings. You will develop and execute SolidWorks simulations in finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. You will lead the application of digital drafting and 3D modeling technical engineering practices across the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of expeditionary systems. You will apply methods and techniques of three-dimensional (3D) modeling engineering practices and generate technical data packages with minimal rework or the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) program. You will identify and recommend corrective actions for weaknesses and gaps in the digital drafting and 3D modeling technical engineering processes and practices. You will select the appropriate process from many alternatives to prepare or edit drawings and models per drawing notices or engineering change proposals, and then generate drawings and 3D models from specifications. You will make graphics, sketches, or complex assemblies/models. You will be responsible for training, mentoring, and collaborating with Sponsors, Flag Officers, senior personnel, engineers, technicians, military, contractors, vendors, and other support personnel with regards to digital drafting and 3D modeling. You will interface with Sponsors, Flag Officers, senior personnel, engineers, technicians, military, contractors, vendors, and other support personnel. You will document work actions in writing, provide updates on project status, and document procedures with minimal rework or oversight.

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 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 will be required to perform occasional sea duty.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying digital drafting or three-dimensional (3D) modeling technical engineering techniques to support the design, development, or maintenance activities of an engineering project or program. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARFCTR PANAMA CITY DIVISION 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]