ENGINEERING TECH (ELECTRICAL)

Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (ELECTRICAL) in the ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DIVISION, CHIEF ENGINEER, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will coordinate resolution of technical problems with PNS Waterfront execution including project teams, project superintendents, Chief Test Engineers and the Trouble Desk. You will direct troubleshooting efforts for complex problems and determine nature and extent of problems and the actions needed to resolve conflicting requirements and constraints. You will author technical products (technical work documents, troubleshooting procedures, non-conformances, etc) and review technical products authored by technical branch staff. You will develop/incorporate state of the art equipment and technology to improve PNS production capabilities and efficiency. You will represent the Branch Head in meetings with outside organizations (NAVSEA, TYCOM, Ships Force, contractors, etc) regarding systems within the senior engineer’s discipline. You will develop and maintain introductory and expert level training in Code 270 cognizant systems, identify new division training methods and opportunities in Code 270 cognizant systems Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 applying knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the full range of duties performed on submarine electrical and electronic systems. Experience directing troubleshooting efforts for all complex problems related to the electrical/electronic systems assigned. Experience developing new approaches in solving a variety of engineering problems not resolved by accepted methods. Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient for formally training and mentoring junior engineer and technicians. Experience authoring and maintaining certain local and organizational authored process instructions. 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 and 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. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 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. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. 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/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.