Job summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (NAVAL ARCHITECTURE) in the General Arrangements Branch (254), Structural Engineering and Planning Division (250), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will provide technical guidance for preparation of lists on drawings required to execute complex projects. You will coordinate the efforts of assigned personnel to ensure scheduled dates will be met. You will prepare procedures for conducting test on various system and components involved with food service, medical, magazines, work ships, weapon systems, etc. You will identify the resolution of problems encountered during installations or testing phases of waterfront production efforts. You will troubleshoot and repair structural systems and components aboard ship at sea. You will provide direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with assigned projects. You will schedule the completion dates for various phases of projects to satisfy production requirements.

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: Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods. Experience serving as a technical authority within the branch and the shipyard for the full range of shipyard naval architectural facilities, systems and components. Experience applying principles and practices of naval architecture engineering. Experience communicating and cooperating in areas of work that interface with personnel of other engineering disciplines. 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: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TEST & EVALUATION MECHANICAL 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.