Job summary

You will serve as an Engineering Technician in the Engineering and Planning Department of PSNS and IMF.

Major duties

You will provide oversight of the development, coordination and management of the integrated Test Plan (ITP). You will review work items for proper testing requirements and ensures all Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) will be provided. You will identify testing key events and milestones that may be required in addition to production key events and milestones. You will develop and/or coordinate test schedules with Project Support Engineers (PSE), test site personnel, and other organizations involved in the test events to provide information and status to the project team. You will review completed Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for I-level testing and certify results. You will spot check "in progress" testing to verify the sequencing of testing, procedures and methods. You will prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishment and administrative information as required. You will conduct formal debriefs with the ships utilizing professional briefing techniques. You will compile, evaluate, and recommend corrective action for certification process or procedural deficiencies discovered during execution. You will apply knowledge of related engineering disciplines to include electrical, electronic, mechanical, and structural in order to analyze problems and determine required level of support from an overall equipment/systems viewpoint. You will ensure all tests are scheduled, coordinated, and to manage the execution of comprehensive integrated system testing of shipboard systems.

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 developing and managing integrated test plans for ship systems to identify and resolve technical engineering issues pertaining to ship overhaul, repair, or test procedures and requirements. 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. 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: ACCOUNTABILITY ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TEST & EVALUATION ORAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ANALYSIS WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 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.