Job summary

You will serve as an Equipment Specialist (General) in the Material Ordering Branch (Code 244.1) of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

Major duties

You will ensure all aspects of the advance material ordering function are both timely and cost effectively executed. You will identify required materials to support assigned work consistent with current NAVSEA material management strategies. You will review usage data of past availabilities of similar class ships and provide or develop adequate procurement specifications or resolve technical specification problems with procurement personnel. You will study, interpret and analyze blueprints and plans, Allowance Parts List (APL), Technical Repair Standards (TRS), technical manuals, SHIPALT records, Liaison Action Requests (LAR), etc., that assists in the material determination process. You will study the effectiveness of existing material management programs and processes and continually submit recommendations for improvement to management. You will analyze new programs and systems for possible application to maximize cost, schedule or performance metrics.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating material programs or processes to identify issues and make recommendations for supporting effective modernization of naval vessels. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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: ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEM SOLVING PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS 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 eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.