ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Engineering Technician to lead work packaging for complex submarine overhauls and support shipyard modernization efforts.

The role requires hands-on experience with shipyard production, MIS tools, and process improvement to ensure efficient execution and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge of production methods, funding principles/procedures, materials and equipment for shipyard maintenance/overhaul.
• Experience applying knowledge of production to prevent delays, scheduling conflicts, and material procurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work packaging strategies for submarine overhauls.
• Establish a lessons learned file to improve future projects.
• Revise the Non-nuclear Work Packaging and Control Process Guide to reflect best practices.

Skills

Production planning

MIS systems

Engineering docs reading

Work packaging

Tools

AIM

PSS

SUPDESK

PMC

MRQT

Job description

Summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Submarine Work Packaging and Control Branch (225), Process Controls Division (220), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Submarine Work Packaging and Control Branch (225), Process Controls Division (220), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

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• You will serve as the Work Packaging Control Manager to develop project work packaging strategies for the execution of work on complex submarine overhauls in support of shipyard fast start strategies.
• You will establish a lessons learned file that will benefit future projects to perform efficiently.
• You will pro-actively participate in periodic revision of the Non-nuclear Work Packaging and Control Process Guide to ensure the latest best practices are captured.

Requirements

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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 position requires exposure to high noise levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 applying knowledge of production methods, funding principals/procedures, materials and equipment required for shipyard maintenance, repair and overhaul of complex Navy vessels.
• Experience applying knowledge of production to prevent production delays, scheduling conflicts, and material procurement issues.
• Experience using shipyard Management Information Systems (MIS) such as AIM, Project Scheduling System (PSS), Supervisor's Desk (SUPDESK), Performance Control (PMC), Material Requirements (MRQT), and various network services on the Shipyard LAN Network.
• Experience reading and interpreting TWDs, drawings, Corporate Nuclear Power Manuals, and technical manuals/standards.
• Experience using work packaging strategy to assess project costs, schedules, resource utilization efficiently and customer satisfaction.
• Experience establishing priorities for Project Zone Managers for in-shop fabrication work and material delivery requirements.

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

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.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

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/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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