Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Test Engineering Division, Code 246, Engineering and Planning Department, of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will ensure that testing is conducted in a safe manner. You will provide technical and administrative guidance to Junior Test directors. You will perform and oversee adequate and accurate work authorization and tagout actions for safe release of work testing You will audit all complete tests You will review test documents produced by others both inside and outside the Test Division for adequacy, clarity, and completeness.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 interpreting, selecting and applying guidelines relating to system alterations, basic procedural changes, and shifting schedules with due consideration to factors which govern the safe and efficient execution of the nuclear and non-nuclear ship/submarine overhaul test program; Experience applying a mastery of knowledge of the details of construction and operation of complex shipboard systems, including but not limited to; steam, propulsion, air, hydraulics, and electrical generation and distribution; Experience working on all submarine/ship systems and conducting shipboard tests. 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: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TEST & EVALUATION PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ANALYSIS 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.