Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. GS-12 Salary: $89,508 to $116,362 Responsibilities You will serve as a Engineering Technician (Electrical) in the Engineering Department (Code 200), HM and E Division (Code 200HME), Electrical Support Branch in the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC). You will inspect and assess discrepancies for Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA) during a formal assessment period. You will perform regular, scheduled inspections and assessments as part of an INSURV team and for Integrated Class Maintenance Plan (ICMP) inspections to provide formal written reports on findings, discrepancies and repair recommendations. You will serve as Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) on USN ships. You will provide technical assistance on problems beyond the capability of Intermediate Maintenance Level Activities (IMAs), repair activities and Alteration Installations Teams (AITs) to diagnose and correct. You will investigate technical problems for ship maintenance availability support that will require resolution of new installation problems and designation of new testing requirements to suit Navy technical standards. You will train ship's force personnel in the proper use, maintenance and repair of USN ship cognizant systems and components. You will use excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will use Microsoft Office software for communication and documentation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must also 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 inspecting and assessing discrepancies for Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA) for Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), Motors, Motor Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Liquid Heaters, Heater Controllers, Dehumidifiers, Aircraft/Helicopter Electrical Servicing Systems (AESS/HESS), Lighting Systems, and Solid State/Mechanical Automatic Bus Transfer Switches (SSABT/ABT) to report on the ship's Consolidated Ships Maintenance Plan (CSMP) during a formal assessment period. Experience performing regular, scheduled inspections and assessments as part of an INSURV team and for Integrated Class Maintenance Plan (ICMP) inspections on Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), Motors, Motor Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Liquid Heaters, Heater Controllers, Dehumidifiers, Aircraft/Helicopter Electrical Servicing Systems (AESS/HESS), Lighting Systems, and Solid State/Mechanical Automatic Bus Transfer Switches (SSABT/ABT). Experience serving as Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) for Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), Motors, Motor Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Liquid Heaters, Heater Controllers, Dehumidifiers, Aircraft/Helicopter Electrical Servicing Systems (AESS/HESS), Lighting Systems, and Solid State/Mechanical Automatic Bus Transfer Switches (SSABT/ABT) on USN ships, responding to ship's request, via 2K or TASS-Info job technical support to resolve issues that are beyond ship's force capability. Experience providing formal written reports on findings, discrepancies and repair recommendations utilizing the Technical Assistance Visit Report Process or equivalent applicable reporting process. Experience providing technical assistance on problems beyond the capability of IMAs, repair activities and AITs to diagnose and correct. Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing electrical/electronic components, cabling and wiring for Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), Motors, Motor Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Liquid Heaters, Heater Controllers, Dehumidifiers, Aircraft/Helicopter Electrical Servicing Systems (AESS/HESS), Lighting Systems, and Solid State/Mechanical Automatic Bus Transfer Switches (SSABT/ABT). Experience utilizing Automated Information Systems such as NSEDR, Haystack, logiquest, and TDMIS to research technical information for USN Ship cognizant systems and components. 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/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH 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 There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. The work regularly involves frequent exposure to hazardous electrical voltages; large rotating machinery elements; electromagnetic radiation from high powered transmitters; nuclear radiation in and around machinery spaces aboard nuclear powered ships; explosive, flammable or incendiary materials; work inside boilers, turbines, condensers, etc., and entering enclosed spaces below the ship's water line (sonar domes, tanks, etc.). Work may require incumbent to be subjected to adverse environmental conditions while on board ship such as extreme hot and cold, and excessive humidity, noise, and airborne particles (such as smoke, industrial debris, etc.). The work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign naval ships at berths, at anchor or at buoys within the harbor. On some occasions and with short notice, there will be requirements to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) utilizing government as well as commercial aircraft. Helicopters and aircraft (COD) flights are utilized for transfer to/from ships at sea. High line transfer from ship to ship may be occasionally required. There are also requirements to conduct surface vessel/submarine at-sea trials and evaluations. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
