SUPERVISORY TECHNICIAN

Summary

You will serve as a Branch Head in either Code 895 OR Code 897 in the Engineering and Operations Division of CARDEROCK DIV NS. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

Duties

• You will be responsible for the Operation of Carderock Test Facilities and Experimental Programs Conducted on the Carderock Facilities.
• (Position 897 only) You will have the ability to supervise the application of specialized methods and techniques to accomplish improved processes associated with manufacturing experimental models.
• You will have the ability to manage and balance resources to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of shop operations.
• (895 only) You will maintain, repair and operate hydromechanics facilities, with deep knowledge of 50%+ of: Carriages 1, 2, 3, 5; Circulating Water Channel; 140' Basin; MASK; Rotating Arm; 36", 24", 12" Water Tunnels; and Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
• (Position 895 only) You will provide operational and electrical support to engineers conducting experimental model testing. Will be responsible for managing or monitoring any activities that occur in building 4, 5, 7, 16 and 18.
• You will know industrial systems, operate cranes, material handling gear and vehicles. Adherence to safety laws, rules and Division policies is required.
• You will handle timekeeping and admin. You will manage daily Branch operations, including safety, EEO, personnel, hiring, training, mentoring, security, IT, budgeting, and procurement.
• (Position 895 only) You will have knowledge of best practices related to electrical control systems and powering equipment. Incumbent will have knowledge of experimental model testing and support functions required to conduct experimental test.
• (Position 895 only) You will have skills and experience in implementing and managing electrical maintenance, repair, and upgrades of technical testing facilities.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 (GS-11/12) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: directing technical teams and resolving operational problems by applying engineering best practices to [895 position: electrical control, power distribution, and industrial machinery systems to execute maintenance, repairs, and instrumentation calibrations] or [897 position: model fabrication] across complex hydromechanics test facilities and experimental modeling environments. 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.

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. 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: COMPUTER LITERACY ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING ELECTRICAL (Position 895) HYDRO TESTING MODEL FABRICATION (Position 897) ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES/OPERATIONS 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. 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. Other Information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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 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. 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/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.