Job summary

You will serve as the Supervisory Textile Technologist in the Uniform and Certification Group (NCTRF01) of the NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND.

Major duties

You will serve as a Senior Project Leader, Scientist, and Supervisor for the Uniform and Certification Group (NCTRF01) at the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF). You will plan, conduct, and/or coordinate major programs of broad scope in the area of uniforms and protective clothing. You will direct, plan, and execute research, development, design, test and evaluation program for uniforms, protective clothing, materials, and textiles. You will provide supervision, direction, and oversight of Clothing Designers and Textile Technologists. You will serve as a Technical Warrant Holder for Naval Uniforms.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Textile Technologist with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. I have experience applying professional knowledge of protective clothing and equipment design and fabrication, fabrics and materials, fabric construction, and production methodology to develop protective clothing, and equipment which meet required levels of performance or mission compatibility/requirements. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Advising on the adequacy of materials, and designs based on test and evaluation results, specification, and pattern modifications to provide final approval and transition items for procurement or production; 2) Planning, developing, directing, and preparing new and modified protective clothing designs and/or specifications; 3) Initiating projects that will improve the protection, design, fit, serviceability, quality and wear acceptance of uniforms, protective ensembles, accessories, and equipment; 4) Reviewing specifications against requirements to coordinate pattern and sample development to ensure proper construction with current manufacturing processes; 5) Establishing and maintaining a working relationship with applicable academia, industry, and government associates. 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 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

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a degree in textile technology OR Possession of a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in textile technology that included at least 20 semester hours in textile technology and closely related subjects, plus appropriate experience or additional education. EDUCATION: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (https://www.ed.gov/). Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Education Substitution - If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/%20-%20url=General-Policies Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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 PARTNERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TEXTILES 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.