You will serve as a PRODUCTION PROJECT SPECIALIST in the Naval Foundry & Propeller Center (1400), Business Operations (1410) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will coordinate development of project activities, schedules and finance documentation for assigned projects. You will support all phases of Navy propulsor manufacturing industry acquisitions including pre-award activities, program support and contract surveillance. You will perform technical duties required for on-site construction, renovation and repair projects. You will develop production practices associated with foundry, propeller, and propulsor manufacturing. You will provide technical expertise concerning various aspects of shipbuilding operations and developments.

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 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 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 a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices concerning shipyard work operations, control system requirements, trade and shop practices; Experience analyzing, evaluating and adjusting project resources involving production practices associated with foundry, propeller and propulsor manufacturing; Experience investigating and analyzing industrial planning and engineering practices and problems to initiate effective improvements and solutions; Experience in leadership, government procurement/contracting, and budget development; Experiencing developing project schedules and activities in support of project requirement; Experience participating and conducting presentations; Experience negotiating contracts and communicating effectively to ensure all stakeholders are in agreeance during multiple phases of the program. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 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 a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices concerning shipyard work operations, control system requirements, trade and shop practices; Experience analyzing, evaluating and adjusting project resources involving production practices associated with foundry, propeller and propulsor manufacturing; Experience investigating and analyzing industrial planning and engineering practices and problems to initiate effective improvements and solutions; Experience in leadership, government procurement/contracting, and budget development; Experience in resource management and strategic planning; Experience communicating effectively to ensure all stakeholders are in agreeance during multiple phases of the program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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

GS-11:
Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
Possession of LL.M., if related
or
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

GS-09:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
Possession of LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]