You will serve as a Planner and Estimator (A/C Equipment Mechanic) in the Technical Services Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Duties

You will prepare CAD and drawings as required to facilitate accomplishment of work by a contractor and shop personnel. You will assist the shop and engineering personnel or other NRL Divisions where his/her experience and knowledge can be utilized relating to A/C equipment. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for submission to the management Command in connection with projects requiring special authorization and allotment of funds by the Command. You will estimate total man-time requirements and details labor costs by shop using engineered performance standards, means estimating, historical data, and by the application of knowledge acquired of a tradesman. You will develop a variety of complex work for shop trades such as carpentry, air conditioning, piping, and electrical and for NRL Supply contract actions.

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.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: 1) Installing, maintaining or troubleshooting HVAC systems; 2) Performing control inspections in accordance with the maintenance control program as directed; 3) Estimating total man-time requirements and detailed labor costs; 4) Preparing specifications for contracts; 5) Performing inspections on station facilities HVAC and structures, including permanent towers, building super structures, waterfront structures, and sea walls; 6) Maintaining catalogs and instruction manuals to stay current with materials and trade practices; and 7) 1) Preparing sketches and detailed working drawings as directed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]