Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the SUB PIPING & MECH (CODE 265), FLUID/MECH ENGRG & PLANNING DIV (CODE 265), ENGINEERING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will coordinate one or more of the various Engineering processes applying a wide range of engineering or architectural theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods. You will review engineering and production work to ensure that all requirements and safety concerns are met. You will recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve performance. You will keep abreast of all engineering developments. You will will discuss and resolve conflicts and issues that arise in connection with the work performed Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 knowledge of related engineering fields (structural, mechanical, industrial, metallurgy, hydraulics, chemical, electrical, quality, radiological control) to an extent of informed communication and collaboration. Experience applying expert knowledge of concepts principles and practices of engineering. Experience applying theory, principles and practices, and technics of engineering relating to repair, overhaul, and testing of nuclear/ non-nuclear, electronic/electrical fluid, and mechanical system components. Experience providing engineering design services for complex repair, overhaul or conversion of submarine secondary propulsion plant systems Including but not limited to main steam, aux steam, feed and condensate, lubrication oil stowage handling and transfer, high pressure air, hydraulics, steering and civing, plumbing an all associated equipment and hardware. Experience developing engineering instructions and procedures for accomplishing overhaul & repair work to include developing new approaches, modifying standard approaches and techniques. Experience functioning as the technical authority and providing consultation on critical issues. Experience utilizing knowledge of design and operational engineering theory, instrumentation and control equipment systems. Experience applying specific knowledge on special emphasis Certification Program Work (SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems - Scope of Certification DSS-SOC, Fly by Wire FBW), Level I and Steam Plant Cleanliness. 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 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. 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. 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 made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
