Job summary

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200), Combat Systems Division (Code 290), Sail Mechanical, Towed Array and Towed Buoy Systems (Code 295) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will serve as a work leader assisting the branch head with assigning routine day-to-day assignments and establishing daily time and attendance. You will conduct and perform pre-arrival testing to identify required repairs. You will prepare and perform review of all test specifications, check-off sheets, and inspection procedures to be used in testing of assigned systems. You will act as a troubleshooter in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during installations and testing phases pf waterfront production efforts. You will make investigations of testing failures and prepare reports including remedial action to prevent further occurrences. You will identify requirements and requisitions all required material and specify the changes in work methods and procedures practices.

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 technical methods, techniques, procedures, and/or policies related to sail mechanical, towed array handling systems, towed buoy systems, and optical alignments associated with nuclear and non-nuclear aircraft carriers, submarines, shore station systems and other surface ships. Experience evaluating changes to NAVSEA, corporate and local policies and directives, evaluating required process and procedural changes, and implementing those required changes affecting Combat Systems. Experience developing training materials and administering training departmental/divisional policies/processes. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods. Experience originating and implementing local and corporate policies. Experience maintaining divisional repository of instructions and process manuals and ensuring timely periodic reviews are in accordance with existing policy. 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.

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. This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, 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.