Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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

There is a Basic Requirement for a Textile Technologist position in the federal service, See the "Education" section of this announcement for details. To qualify for the position, in addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience at the or equivalent to the next lowest grade (GS-13) or pay band in the Federal Service, which has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Such specialized experience is 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 to perform 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) Reviewing specifications against requirements to coordinate pattern and sample development. 4) Using project/program management skills/tools analyze, evaluate, and conduct studies which identify project/program requirements. 5.) Directing others in the use of applicable analysis, testing and evaluation methods, techniques, and procedures, such as those from ASTM International, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist, the International Organization for Standardization, and Federal Standard Test Methods, scientific manuals, and handbooks. 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/1300/textile-technology-series-1384/ 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

There is a Basic Requirement for a Textile Technologist position in the federal service, which is Possession of 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. Your resume and supporting documentation should demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability, Partnering, Project Management, Research and Development, Textiles and Written Communication. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.