TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIST

Naval Supply Systems Command • Natick, MA • 8h ago

Summary You will serve as a Textile Technologist in the Uniform and Certification Group of NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND. Responsibilities You will apply knowledge of clothing and footwear design and fabrication, fabrics and materials, production methodology, and anthropometric criteria in order to develop clothing, clothing accessory, and equipment designs. You will explore, evaluate, and determine the applicability of various fabrics and design concepts. You will recommend and justify the need for new projects or changing directions in ongoing projects. You will review or evaluate new technologies to improve the performance and functionality of Navy uniforms and protective clothing. You will conduct focus groups and other discussions with users, combat developers, program managers, and other project personnel in order to clearly understand performance requirements. You will oversee the work of assistants and coordinate the efforts of design and test/evaluation teams in carrying out design projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector researching, developing, testing or evaluating dress/protective clothing, footwear, accessories, and/or equipment. Specialized experience includes most or all the following: 1) Determining the applicability of various fabrics and design concepts to accomplish an assignment; 2) Reviewing functional utility, comfort, quality, fit, and/or appearance; 3) Formulating detailed work plans by estimating labor hours and preparing cost estimates; 4) Preparing reports documenting work efforts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations; 5) Working from sketches, sample models, and information concerning details. 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/1300/textile-technology-series-1384/ Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: textile technology. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in textile technology that included at least 20 semester hours in textile technology and closely related subjects, plus appropriate experience or additional education. See "Required Documents" section for required documentation. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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