Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

Job summary

You will serve as a Engineering Technician (Mechanical) in the Submarine Piping and Mechanical Waterfront Support Group (Code 265W), Submarine Piping and Mechanical Branch (Code 265), Fluid/Mechanical Engineering and Planning Division (Code 260), Chief Engineer (Code 240), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will be responsible for the conception, planning, monitoring and progressing of the engineering technician services. You will develop and prepare complete work packages. You will make necessary calculations and layouts for determining strength, flexibility, flow rates, pipe sizes, pressure losses etc. You will investigate malfunctioning of systems or failure of components of systems and prepare reports including remedial action to prevent further occurrences. You will prepare "farm-out" technical specification for piping design work to be performed by private agencies. You will evaluate and apply the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods. You will display judgement and mastery of concepts, principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-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 serving as the technical authority for mechanical engineering concepts, principles, methods, precedents, and techniques sufficient to provide management advisory and technical services. Experience applying knowledge of piping and mechanical systems and components cognizant to the Submarine Piping and Mechanical Branch, including, but not limited to: main and auxiliary seawater, trim and drain, main ballast tank blow, high and low pressure air, oxygen, fuel and lube oil, steam, feed and condensate, fresh water, plumbing, distilling plant and refrigeration on all classes of naval nuclear submarines. Experience applying technical knowledge and design of engineering aspects unique to nuclear-powered submarines, including a working knowledge of SUBSAFE program with re-entry control requirements. Experience preparing TWD's, TGIs, production estimates, testing, and material procurement documents; reviews SIDs and tech manuals. Experience applying knowledge of production shop practices and policies, including layout, tools, organization, security, and safety. 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.

Evaluations

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. 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, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.