Job summary

You will serve as a Electronics Technician (MK-41 VLS) in the Engineering Department of FWD DEPLOYED REG MAINT CTR DET ROTA ROTA, SPAIN.

Major duties

You will be the subject matter expert in the MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and associated support systems onboard afloat units. You will provide technical assistance for urgent mission-degrading Casualty Reports (CASREPS) or requests for technical assistance affecting assigned subsystems. You will serve as team leader of organized teams composed of not fewer than five General Schedule technicians, Sailors, or contractor equivalents. You will provide technical assistance on complex technical problems beyond the capability of forces a float, intermediate maintenance activities, or repair activities to diagnose and correct. You will provide authoritative technical/engineering guidance to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

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 may include: 1) Overseeing and providing repairs and inspections of MK-41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) onboard U.S. Naval Ships 2) Review, inspect and evaluate Naval Ship emergent Casualty Repair (CASREPs) to provide combat readiness to the fleet and mission. 3) Process Casualty Reports and perform assessments and tests to maintain to missile systems, modern shipboard systems and MK-41 VLS subsystems 4) Troubleshooting and repairing ordnance handling equipment, weapons magazine reporting circuitry and sensors for forces afloat. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Electronics Technical Series 0856 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 educational requirement for this position. Additional Information Cont: 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/ If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. Conditions of Employment Cont: This is a Mission Essential Position. A position may be designated as mission essential, consistent with the criteria described in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3020.42, "Defense Continuity Plan Development," dated February 17, 2006, certified as current as of October 29, 2019, and any other component-unique policies or definitions. Mission essential positions are those that are needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of an activity. Mission Essential designations are not prescribed by DTM 17-004. This decision is based on the type of work and supporting activities necessary to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations essential to the mission. This position is not E-E, or Key. This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification via command sponsored CPR training and annual refresher training which is offered during working hours. This position requires the incumbent to perform temporary duty travel (approximately 25%) which may be on short notice and/or for extended periods of time. Physical Demands: Approximately 20% of the work is performed in an office setting. The shipboard investigation phase of a task involves considerable walking, climbing and crawling in and around the equipment/system with marginal accessibility being a frequent problem. Standing for several hours at a time on hard steel decks also occurs regularly during ship visits. Occasionally rapid results are required to meet operational schedules. Work may demand rapid response under high pressure. This will require a moderate degree of creativity and innovation, since new methods of technically sound alternatives may be necessary Work Environment: The work regularly involves frequent exposure to hazardous conditions such as: high 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, turbines, condensers, etc. The work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign naval ships at berths, at anchor or at buoys within the harbor. On numerous 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. Helicopter and aircraft (COD) flights are utilized for transfer to/from ships at sea. High line transfer from ship to ship may be occasionally required. This position has been identified as one in which shift hours may be changed without three days advance notice and for periods of less than three weeks.

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 responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEM TESTING AND EVALUATION 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 eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.