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United States Fleet Forces Command ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in Naval Shipyard, Virginia
Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Submarine Piping and Mechanical Branch (Code 265) in the Fluid/Mechanical Engineering and Planning Division (Code 260) of the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will provide technical guidance for the preparation of and prepare technical work documents in the form of Job Summaries, Task Group Instructions, Deficiency Logs, and Deficiency Reports required to execute and consummate complex projects. You will analyze reports submitted by the shops as a result of test and examination of equipment for repairs to ascertain which is the most economical; repair or replace equipment in question and develops procedures for its repair. You will review the completed test results on systems under your cognizance and make the determination of the adequacy of the results. You will provide technical guidance for all project specifications, design calculations, working plan development, and surveillance during erection or assembly to guarantee compliance with specification and quality requirements. You will investigate operation of equipment and make recommendations for change in design to remedy faulty conditions. You will be assigned a job to conduct an overhaul to and existing system component to make a study of the shipboard arrangement and determine the interferences associated with existing equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience performing engineering services that include but are not limited to; Knowledge of the Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) database to support development of Job Summary and Task Group Instructions, Material identification, selection, and procurement utilizing various databases including the development of Job Material Lists (JMLs), Develop detailed technical guidance based on specifications, working plans, calculations to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Experience with Submarine secondary propulsion plant systems including but not limited to (main steam, main feed and condensate, cooling water, lubrication oil stowage, handling, and distribution, high pressure air, EMBT blow, hydraulics, steering and diving, plumbing, and all associated equipment and hardware. Experience developing manning estimates, support development of production work schedules. Experience acting as a troubleshooter to identify and develop technical resolutions associated with mechanical component repair based on visual inspections, reports and test results. Experience utilizing special emphasis programs such as SUBSAFE, Level I, Steam Plant Cleanliness, Deep Submergence Systems - Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC). 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 (opm.gov) 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.