ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command seeks an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) for the Waterfront Engineering Services Branch at TRIFERRAC-KB, Kings Bay, GA.

The role provides SME support on submarine machinery, hydraulic, pneumatic and oxygen systems, and assists in diagnostics and repairs to meet mission needs. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, advising on operability tests, and delivering production repair guidance across departments while adhering to engineering

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in waterfront technical problems and documentation deficiencies.
• Experience resolving DFS requests related to repair and maintenance actions.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding and repair methods for mechanical, hull, and electrical systems.
• Practical application of engineering principles and terminology in ship repair contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME for submarine machinery, systems and equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic and oxygen systems.
• Provide technical and authoritative assistance on urgent mission-degrading production related problems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical system and equipment problems.
• Make recommendations to Engineering for diagnostic and operability tests.
• Provide production repair guidance to the repair department for issues beyond in-house expertise.
• Apply practical knowledge of engineering standards and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Submarine systems knowledge

Troubleshooting expertise

Engineering standards

Diagnostics support

Job description

Summary

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Waterfront Engineering Services Branch (TRF-411), Engineering and Scientific Services Division (TRF-410), Planning Department (TRF-400), TRIDENT Refit Facility (TRIFERRAC-KB), Kings Bay, Georgia of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Duties

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• You will provide subject matter expertise for submarine machinery, systems and equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic and oxygen systems.
• You will provide technical and authoritative assistance on urgent mission-degrading production related problems.
• You will troubleshoot complex mechanical system and equipment problems.
• You will make recommendations to Engineering for diagnostic and operability tests.
• You will provide production repair guidance to the repair department for the resolution of repair and overhaul or test/grooming problems beyond their level of in-house production shop expertise.
• You will use practical knowledge of engineering standards and acceptance criteria, gained through hands on application and experience.

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 is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current IT-II Level designation.
• 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.
• 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 providing and managing identifications, evaluations, and resolutions of waterfront technical problems, tests, and documentation deficiencies.
• Experience serving as a technical expert in resolving Departure from Specification (DFS) requests related to repair and maintenance actions.
• Experience practicing utilizing shipbuilding and repair methods and practices for mechanical, hull, and electrical systems as applied at the intermediate maintenance activity or shipyard level.
• Experience bringing extensive technical expertise, knowledge, and abilities in the specialty area of shipbuilding and repair, requiring the practical application of empirical methods and techniques. This includes a working knowledge of scientific principles, particularly those in mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, as well as fundamental engineering concepts and terminology, and their interrelationship with other branches of engineering.

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

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

There is no education substitution for a GS-0802-12.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

The incumbent may occasionally be required to undergo hazardous duty (i.e. ride submerged vessels on sea trials).

This position will be required to travel for worldwide deployment for Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs) or Voyage Repair Periods (VRPs) and must pass physical requirements to allow deployment of overseas voyage repairs.

May be required to work or support work within RADCON areas and participate in RADCON activities as deemed necessary to meet management needs.

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; 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.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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