ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine is seeking an Engineering Technician in the Combat Systems Division (Code 290) of the Engineering and Planning Department to support test readiness and shipboard testing.

The role requires coordinating with Ship’s force, reviewing test data for conformance to specifications, and preparing test procedures derived from NAVSEA specifications, while maintaining Test Program Reports and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11.
• Experience in general engineering tech involving mechanical, electrical, and electronic weapons systems.
• Experience supporting Combat Systems test programs on submarines (new construction, overhaul or conversion).
• Experience helping ensure CS test programs meet technical safety requirements on ships.
• Experience maintaining Test Program Reports (TPRs) and related change proposals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Ship’s force on test readiness and support of shipboard testing.
• Report conditions and status of testing to senior shipyard managers.
• Review test data for conformance to specifications.
• Review and process all work permits that may affect Combat Systems testing.
• Prepare detailed test procedures through the System Leader based on NAVSEA specifications.

Skills

Engineering technician

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Electronic weapons systems

Test program coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Combat Systems Division (Code 290), Combat Systems Test Branch (Code 295) of the Engineering and Planning Department ofPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• You will coordinate closely with Ship’s force with respect to test readiness and support of shipboard testing.
• You will report conditions and status of testing to the senior Shipyard managers.
• You will ensure that test data is reviewed for conformance to specifications
• You will review and process all work permits that may affect combat systems testing.
• You will prepare detailed test procedures, through the System Leader, based on NAVSEA derived specification.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

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 duties as a general engineering technician involving mechanical, electrical, and electronic weapons systems and equipment.
• Experience accomplishing Combat Systems (CS) test programs on one or more new construction, overhaul, and conversion submarines.
• Experience assisting with overall test programs/schedules for the ship’s Combat Systems (CS) consistent with the key event schedule, system status, and ship’s conditions.
• Experience ensuring that the Combat Systems (CS) test programs meet all the technical safety requirements on the ships.
• Experience maintaining the Test Program Reports (TPR’s) and change proposal are properly made out, forwarded and included in the test program.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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

Note This description contains information on benefits and eligibility that applies to federal employment and program participation.