Job summary

You will serve as a PACKAGING SPECIALIST in the Engineering and Product Support Directorate of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. VRA eligibility is only for the GS-11 grade level.

Major duties

You will perform packaging design and development, including packaging requirement codes and Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs). You will collect data and perform analysis, documenting findings in detailed technical reports. You will provide technical evaluations of engineering drawings, along with physical and chemical parameters of materials. You will monitor packaging and storage efforts to ensure life cycle logistics requirements are met.

Qualification

GS-12: 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 applying broad technical knowledge of packaging, handling, storage, and transportation (PHS&T) to support an organization by helping to develop program strategies and assisting in the execution of those programs. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Resolving unprecedented problems having a direct impact on high level packaging engineering programs; 2) Implementing supply policy requirements for all packaging, handling, and storage matters in relation to expendable packaging materials and reusable containers; 3) Preparing international shipments using established requirements and procedures; 4) Interpreting and analyzing complex technical data; 5) Using written and oral communication to deliver packaging engineering requirements to internal and external customers. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivale to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the technical duties of packaging, handling, storage, and transportation (PHS&T) for an organization. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Investigating and/or resolving packaging problems for an organization; 2) Interpreting and applying policies and procedures to packaging duties and assignments; 3) Reviewing and analyzing technical data in relation to assigned work; 4) Collaborating with team members and external customers as needed to resolve issues and complete tasks. 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 for the GS-11 only, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ 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 Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork 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.