You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA), Production Department (Code 900), Production Control/Planning Division (Code 960), Planning Branch (Code 962), Work Package, Work Center (Code 962C), of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

Duties

You will ensure work packages are distributed in a timely manner. You will work with other engineering codes to eliminate delays in production. You will instruct NSSA and naval personnel in proper method of operating and adjusting existing and new types of installed equipment. You will direct and modify in-progress performance tests as required to assure optimum performance of equipment being installed or repaired.

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 is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 applying naval engineering principles, production methods, systems and equipment on board U.S. Navy ships and craft, and processes and procedures for their troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and overhaul, industrial scheduling, labor forecasting, use of standardized. Experience performing analyze procedures and methods, writing detailed work procedures, preparing written reports, conducting technical studies, and developing sound recommendations. Experience reading and interpreting manufacturer's drawings, blueprints, or specifications and developing sketches and drawings when necessary. Experience acquiring vendor sources and quotes to support materials requirements for purchase other than the stock system with familiarity of the federal supply system for ordering parts and materials. Experience demonstrating in-depth practical knowledge of inspection methods, techniques and practices of ship repair and specific technical knowledge of deck machinery, piping, davits, ladders and Structural repairs on board Navy vessels. 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 MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR Workforce Development Office Norfolk, VA 23504 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]