Job summary

You will serve as an Aircraft Carrier Auxiliary Systems Technician in the Aircraft Carrier Design and Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05V) of CARDEROCK DIV NS located in Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

Major duties

You will support the five Ford and Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies. You will provide technical support to engineering staff and assess risk for technical decisions for SDMs and the Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM). You will collaborate with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) Newport News and public shipyards to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters. You will provide responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication. You will investigate technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) or Ship Alterations (SHIPALT) and support development of new SCDs/SHIPALTs. You will coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, Type Commanders (TYCOM), PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other activities. You will contribute to the development of Auxiliary Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding. You will support engineering staff in the review of technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide technical recommendations. You will review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit proposals for changes. You will contribute to the development of technical guidance and/or resolution to actions in the Warfighter Improvement Program (WIP) and the Propulsion Plant Conference (PPC).

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying a comprehensive knowledge of technical engineering methods to support the construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, or repair of shipboard auxiliary systems. 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 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 0802 Engineering Technical Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/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: ACCOUNTABILITY ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING TECHNICAL POLICY AND PLANNING ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES/OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE 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.