Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICAL (MECHANICAL) in the Surface Ship Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Branch (262), Design Division, Planning Department, Chief Engineer (249), Engineering and Planning Department (200), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will perform and direct other lower grade engineers and engineering technicians in the performance of system analysis and design services. You will prepare advance planning Technical Work Documents (TWDs). You will review existing Ship installation Drawings (SIDS) and equipment technical manuals. You will prepare Job Summaries and Task Group Instructions (TGIS). You will resolve problems encounter during removal, installation, grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts You will perform checks of working plans, material specifications, test specs, and other documents for technical adequacy.

Qualification

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 mechanical engineering concepts, principles, methods, precedents, and techniques with comprehensive, intensive, and practical knowledge. - Experience applying the latest developments and techniques in solving and identifying problems, evaluating and recommending solutions. - Experience preparing advance planning Technical Work Documents (TWDs) in the form of Engineering drawings, Job Summaries, Task Group Instructions (TGIs), Production Estimates, testing, and material procurement documents for installation, removal, modification, repair, and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems, dehumidification, refrigeration, collection, holding and transfer systems as well as chill water. - Experience determining the cost and availability of material using various data bases along with ordering requirements, knowledgeable of ordering codes. - Experience providing technical guidance/training to lower technicians and engineers 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

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technicalseries-080

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.