ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will conduct studies and prepare recommendations for changes to methods, techniques and facilities to improve department effectiveness. You will review specifications, drawings and other engineering and quality assurance procedures. You will report to the Director, as well as hop superintendents, ship superintendents, engineering branches and ship force branches within the department. You will oversee work projects and devise solutions concerning the division operations. You will utilize knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to operate crane systems and to develop new work methods approaches and procedures. You will interpret plans, standards and specifications as applicable to mechanical principles to analytically troubleshoot procedures and methods. Requirements 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 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. You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding. Qualifications GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to theGS-10 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 planning, defining, developing, and documenting quality requirements for products, services, processes, and systems that are suitable to the activity, proportional to the risk, and consistent with established Agency guidance, practices, and standards; Experience working with systems, machines, equipment, and instruments for the generation, transmission, measurement, or utilization of mechanical power such as internal combustion power plants, piping, machine tools, and controls ; Experience utilizing job-relevant information systems and/or software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, automated research tools, database applications, and the Internet; Experience identifying problems and choosing the proper courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders; Experience reviewing drawings, material specifications, test procedures, and other documents to ensure technical adequacy and compliance with specifications and quality requirements; Experience conveying written information in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience working with systems, machines, equipment, and instruments for the generation, transmission, measurement, or utilization of mechanical power such as internal combustion power plants, piping, machine tools, and controls; Experience utilizing job-relevant information systems and/or software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, automated research tools, database applications, and the Internet; Experience identifying problems and choosing the proper courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders; Experience reviewing drawings, material specifications, test procedures, and other documents to ensure technical adequacy and compliance with specifications and quality requirements; Experience conveying written information in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: 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: 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. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPUTER LITERACY
MECHANICAL
ORAL COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected . click apply for full job details

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