
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
Little Creek Amphibious Base, VAFull-time$91–118K/yrPosted today
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Naval Special Warfare Command is seeking applicants for anticipated Equipment Specialist vacancies supporting specialized systems on NSW Combatant Craft and unmanned systems. The role oversees troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, configuration tracking, and technical compliance, and supports depot-level repair work and deployment preparation. Applications are not accepted through this public notice flyer; interested applicants must follow its How to Apply directions.
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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
- You will provide expert-level troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and complex engineering repair support for all specialized systems onboard Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft and unmanned systems.
- You will monitors all intermediate, depot, and command-level repairs for NSW craft, Preventative Maintenance execution and documentation, coordinating schedules and progress closely with the Senior Supervisory Equipment Specialist.
- You will manage technical tracking and supports auditing and cataloging of parts and engineering configurations originating from Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Liaison Action Reports (LARs), and technical directives.
- You will represent the command during depot-level repair availabilities, performing technical oversight and quality verification in private and military shipyard environments, and functions as a key technical Subject Matter Expert.
- You will provide critical technical inputs to Bid Specifications for all Required Overhaul (ROH) packages and pre-deployment maintenance cycles.
- You will ensure all maintenance and repair activities conform to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Special Warfare Command (WARCOM), and NSWG-4 instructions and technical specifications.
- You will coordinate the technical scheduling, configuration validation, and material issuance of combatant craft and critical operational outfitting gear to deploying Troop detachments.
- You will prepare technical briefs and data packages for, and actively participates in, NSW Combatant Craft Program Management Reviews and Configuration Control Boards.
Qualifications
Your resume must also 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: Overseeing military engineering and repair department executing planned or emergent maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting; managing repairs on NSW Combatant Craft, transporters, prime movers, and/or trailers. Desired Skills: - System Integration: Direct, hands-on experience working with high-performance special operations combatant craft (specific work with CCH, CCM, and CCA tactical marine platforms constitutes higher rating). - System Diagnostics: Deep technical experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex marine systems (e.g., MTU and Viking diesel engines, waterjet propulsion, ZF surface drives, and marine electrical/hydraulic systems). - Standards Compliance: Experience applying and enforcing Navy/DoD technical authorities, specifically NAVSEA and WARCOM instructions, policies, and technical manuals. 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/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Other Information
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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