Job summary

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Calibration Branch (Code 952), Electrical Division (Code 950), Production Resources Department of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

Major duties

You will provide technical support and advice for the resolution of technical problems and inquiries associated with physical/mechanical and physical/dimensional standards and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment. You will recommend to the Engineering Agent changes and/or corrections to instrument calibration procedures (ICP) and measurement techniques used for the calibration and maintenance of physical/mechanical and physical/dimensional equipment. You will develop or makes changes to Local Calibration Procedures (LCP) for unique Test and Monitoring Systems (TAMS). You will assist the mechanics with issues such as those involving difficulties in troubleshooting, understanding function of instruments and equipment, and reviewing test set-up instructions and application of ICP. You will conduct out-of-tolerances evaluations on calibration standards and analyze the calibration points that failed to meet the required tolerance level and determine whether it affected customer equipment calibrated by that instrument. You will validate new calibration standards against ICPs to ensure the equipment can be calibrated by the laboratory. You will recommend the purchase of calibration standards (e.g., replacement of equipment with improved models) in support of calibration standards modernization efforts. You will provide technical advice to the Navy Calibration Center Director in matters pertaining to metrology and calibration and prepare memoranda and/or reports in response to inquiries received by the Engineering Agent.

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: applying technical engineering concepts, practices, policies, and procedures to evaluate and modify calibration, diagnostic, and test equipment standards and procedures (physical/mechanical and physical/dimensional) to remedy failures in naval instruments and measurement standards. 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 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/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: ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES/OPERATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TEST & EVALUATION MECHANICAL ORAL COMMUNICATION PARTNERING PROBLEM SOLVING 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.