Summary You will serve as a Engineering Technician and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in advanced manufacturing for the Rapid Innovation Branch (Code 100TO.32) within the Transformation Office (Code 100TO) at the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will lead the design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of proto@types and components using additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies. You will develop complex CAD models, Technical Documentation Packages, manufacturing plans, and machine programs; operate and optimize advanced manufacturing, 3D scanning, reverse-engineering, and precision measurement equipment. You will analyze engineering drawings, legacy components, and operational requirements to determine manufacturing approaches, inspect components using GD and T, and provide design and process-improvement recommendations. You will evaluate manufacturing capability gaps; develop technical requirements, equipment recommendations, technology roadmaps, and supporting justifications for equipment acquisition and facility improvements. You will select, prepare, test, and manage specialized metals, polymers, composites, and other materials used in high-stress maritime components, including applicable handling and environmental requirements. You will develop manufacturing procedures and safety protocols, train personnel, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and brief leadership on capabilities, project status, and emerging technologies. 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: Applying engineering technician concepts, principles, and practices to support resolution of complex manufacturing problems and improve production processes. Operating additive and subtractive manufacturing systems and associated equipment to produce, modify, repair, or evaluate proto@type and production components. Analyzing material characteristics, including metals, composites, and resins, to identify appropriate manufacturing methods and assess component performance under expected operating conditions. Applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and applicable military specifications (MIL-SPEC) to fabricate, inspect, and document components intended for maritime use. Developing computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) models, drawings, slicing files, and machine toolpaths using software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, or similar applications. Communicating technical information through written documentation, technical briefings, and coordination with shipyard personnel, engineering staff, customers, and vendors. 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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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.
