Job summary

You will serve as a LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, working directly for the Chief Engineer (Code 240).

Major duties

You will provide technical guidance in support of shipyard waterfront availabilities, which includes all non-nuclear ship's systems-piping, mechanical components, structural members, electrical systems, combat systems and testing evolutions. You will review, progress and assure timely completion of non-nuclear interface work, completed by the team and as requested by other areas at NNSY. You will coordinate and oversee the continuous overview of ship's systems readiness in order to support key events and production scheduling. You will lead, coach, mentor and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. You will identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization. You will be considered the subject matter expert and serve as a mentor to lower level engineers and production workforce regarding assigned project

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 managing, coordinating, reviewing and providing expert technical/engineering guidance and advice for complex maintenance, repair, construction and overhaul of a variety of naval vessel classes of conventional and nuclear ships and ability to determine cost and availability of material using various data bases along with ordering requirements, knowledgeable of ordering codes. Experience understanding engineering principles applied to US Naval Ships maintenance, repair and construction, reactor plant fundamentals and operation, processing including engineering, planning, estimating, production, scheduling and testing and the ability to evaluate and apply the latest developments and techniques in solving problems, identify, evaluate and recommend solutions. Experience with the SUBSAFE/Reentry Controls/DSS-SOC/ FBW processes, CVN Propulsion Machinery components and systems, CVN Propulsion Piping components and systems, CVN non-Propulsion Piping components and systems, and Submarine Steering and Diving and Surface Ship Steering systems, components, and hydraulic systems. Experience with technical characteristics, operation, maintenance, repair and modernization of nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers and other non-nuclear surface ships, as well as a thorough knowledge on the location, capacity and availability of shipyard resources, facilities and services. Experience using strong communication skills both written and verbal facilitating clear and effective interactions with team member and stakeholders Experience training and mentoring engineers and technicians in subjects of SUBSAFE Reentry Control and FBW DSS-SOC Systems, CVN Propulsion Components and Systems, CVN Propulsion Piping ad Systems, CVN Non-Propulsion Piping and Systems, and Ships Controls Systems (Submarine Steering and Diving and CVN Steering systems) Experience with leading projects and overseeing the work of subordinates, driving successful outcomes and promoting teamwork. 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: DEVELOPING OTHERS ENGINEERING TECHNICAL POLICY AND PLANNING MECHANICAL ORAL COMMUNICATION 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.