Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Propulsion Machinery Branch (Code 266), Design Division, Planning Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will provide waterfront technical support to investigate malfunctions or faulty conditions on propulsion equipment and recommend corrective action. You will prepare and provide guidance for preparation of procedures for conducting tests on various equipment. You will prepare procedures/instructions as necessary to accomplish necessary work. You will review shop reports submitted by the shops as a result of equipment test or overhaul. You will provide technical guidance for the preparation of and prepares the lists of working plans required to execute and consummate complex projects. You will originate or review groups technical correspondence with other shipyards, private contractors, other activities concerning work under his cognizance for the purpose of obtaining or disseminating information, or making recommendations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 intensive practical knowledge of marine and mechanical engineering in a shipyard setting, utilizing main propulsion equipment, mastery of concepts, principles, and practices. Experience preparing and providing technical guidance for preparation of procedures, technical adequacy, accuracy, and timely execution of complex mechanical design projects. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted. Experience performing as technical authority on a full range of shipboard mechanical systems and components, through knowledge of methods, capabilities, skills, and facilities available in the various shops for accomplishing installation and maintenance of ships/submarines overhaul and repairs. 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. 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/ 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. 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. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
