Engineering Technician

Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Rapid Innovation Branch (Code 100TO.32) located in the Innovation and Technology Insertion Division (Code 100TO.3) located in the Transformation Office (Code 100TO) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will develop Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and the Technical Documentation Package (TDP) using techniques to optimize 3D printing capabilities. You will operate and maintain a range of prototyping equipment, including CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other fabrication tools. You will assist management personnel with long range planning of rapid prototyping equipment selection, procurement, infrastructure modification and equipment installation, instruction, and utilization. You will manage inventory of build materials and supplies, ensuring availability for upcoming projects. You will keep accurate records of prototyping projects, including design files, material usage, estimated cost, and production times. You will participate in discussions and meetings with staff members as necessary to obtain pertinent details of projects assigned.

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 applying CAD modeling practices and programs, including but not limited to Solid Edge, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, CAD/CAM software (e.g. Mastercam, Fusion 360) etc. with the ability to design complex components made from metals, plastics, composites, or resins using various manufacturing processes and equipment. Experience utilizing slicing software (e.g. Cura, Simplify3D) and posting processing techniques for 3D printed parts. Experience with 3D scanning hardware and software and interpreting engineering drawings and visualizing objects in three dimensions, including the ability to reverse engineer items from 3D scans. Experience understanding material properties, behaviors, applications, and limitations of plastics, metals, composites, resins, etc. Experience interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) as it relates to engineering and shop tooling drawings. Experience providing technical expertise to management officials and skills in oral and written communication. Experience planning, organizing, and establishing priorities on assignments of substantial variety and complexity 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-SeriesExperience 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 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: 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.