Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MATERIALS) in the Composites Branch, Composites & Corrosion Division, Materials Engineering Department, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Engineering (MRO-E) Group of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Major duties

You will maintain processes and procedures required to maintain a safe, operational polymers and composite laboratory/clean room within the Materials Engineering Department. You will be cognizant of specific hazards relating to polymers and composite and should make anyone he/she is working with aware of those hazards that are applicable to their work. You will perform and provide support for thermal damage inspections for fleet customers. You will evaluate shops and contractor produced parts/components for conformance to engineering and drawing/specification requirements. You will perform measurement, chemical analysis, mechanical testing and rheological testing.

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: 1) Utilizing methods and techniques for designing and constructing prototype repairs and proof of concept manufactured items and standards utilizing standard machine/composite shop or chemistry lab tools and devices; 2) Modifying standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve various technical problems; 3) Developing detailed procedures, schedules and man hour/cost estimated for programs or projects; and 4) Reading and interpreting drawings, 3D computer models and blueprints and have a detailed working knowledge of practical mathematics, and skills in preparation of drawings, models, sketches, if required. 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 Engineering Technical Series 0802 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: MATERIALS ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING 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.