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Naval Sea Systems Command TECHNICIAN in Indian Head, Maryland
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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. Responsibilities You will use standard practices, guides, and recurring precedents to provide technical support for the manufacture energetic materials. You will be responsible for propellant and explosive mixing, double base propellant extrusion and processing, unit disassembly, hardware preparation, sub-assembly and assembly, and motor load and pack-out. You will lead subtasks of large projects as a member of a technical task team in order to maintain project quality and the implementation of continuous process improvements. You will review tests and test results under the supervision of senior technicans and engineers. You will be part of an immediate work group maintaining product quality and implementing continuous process improvements. You will work toward resolution of problems associated with product quality, design, and adaption of process equipment, under the supervision of senior technicians and engineers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR NT-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-02 (GS-05 through GS-08 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying technical engineering procedures by reading, interpreting, or applying technical drawings, diagrams, or specifications in support of technical engineering work (e.g., manufacturing energetic materials) in alignment with organizational requirements. FOR NT-02: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-01 (GS-01 through GS-04 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, or specifications to assist technical engineering work (e.g., design; quality; or adaptation of production systems and equipment) for an organization. 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, IOR: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR NT-03: Successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/workingin-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR Have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above that equates to one year of experience. FOR NT-02: Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. OR Have a combination of experience and post high school education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional Information You will serve as a Technician in the Energetics Manufacturing Technology Department (M) of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. This announcement uses the STRL for Direct Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-02 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-05/GS-08. The NT-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-09/10. FPL NT-04 is equivalent to GS-11/12. NT-02: $46,610-$83,119 NT-03: $70,623-$101,097 This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.