TECHNICIAN

Summary

You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the N60 Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PORT HUENEME.

Duties

• You will provide technical and consultative services for the execution, management, and configuration of carrier combat systems programs and plans.
• You will be responsible for the modernization and maintenance including technical training, assessment, budgetary support, logistic support and material readiness support for installed equipment on assigned carriers.
• You will monitor the execution of C5RA, Material Condition Assessment (MCA), and other C51 Inspection, Certification Assessments and Visits (ICAVs) on assigned carriers.
• You will perform on-site services such as problem identification and resolution, instruction in performance of maintenance/installation procedures or providing expert technical information/advice relative to the specific equipment at that site.
• You will maintain close liaison with ship's CSO, Combat Systems Maintenance Officer (CSMO) and other ship's force maintenance personnel as necessary to review requirements for accomplishment of C51 maintenance or repairs on assigned carriers.
• You will monitor modernization and ensure prerequisite post- availability testing is accomplished.
• You will resolve issues identified during Deploying Group Systems Integration Testing (DGSIT), C5RA, MCA, EMI and other C51 ICAVs and provide timely and comprehensive reports outlining actions taken and those programmed to correct issues.
• You will evaluate technical performance up to and including the system level of equipment associated with equipment specifically related to hardware reliability, operation, performance and/or maintainability problems.
• You will exhibit expertise in the area of life cycle maintenance for Aircraft Carriers.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a technical advisor planning, coordinating, and overseeing system modernization, maintenance, testing, readiness, and lifecycle support to resolve complex technical issues for the optimization or improvement of combat systems. Examples of qualifying experience include: 1. Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuations, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention. 2. Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. 3. Applies principles, methods, tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and managing engineering projects and resources, including technical performance. 4. Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are site selection and construction problems, dealings with contractors and public utilities, and the possible need to modify equipment for naval site characteristics. 5. Applies knowledge of ship, aircraft, or equipment maintenance to plan, schedule, control, and perform modernization or maintenance in a manner that will keep the ship, aircraft, equipment, device, or system in working order or prevent trouble from arising to ensure maximum operational readiness. 6. Developing, performing, evaluating, or modifying calibration and test equipment, systems and procedures. Reporting, analyzing, and archiving test data. Performing complex calculations and manipulations of test data to improve performance of systems, instrumentation, measurement standards, techniques, and procedures. 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 Electronics Technical Series, 0856 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: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING INSTALLATION ORAL COMMUNICATION PARTNERING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review & 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

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.