SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST
Company
Department of the Navy - United States Fleet Forces Command
Location
Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
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.
GS-11: $73,572 - $95,641
GS-09: $60,808 - $79,050
GS-07: $49,713 - $64,628
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driverβs license.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 an extensive knowledge of shipbuilding methods, practices, techniques and management control systems and their application to the construction, overhaul, or repair and testing of Navy or commercial surface ships or auxiliary and small craft is required.
- Experience applying an extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure the government standards are adhered to.
- Experience applying an extensive knowledge of haul structure and outfitting including marine machinery, piping, electrical, electronic, and combat systems are desired.
- Experience applying an extensive knowledge in negotiating techniques to acquire services at a fair and reasonable cost to the
government.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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 a comprehensive knowledge of shipbuilding methods, practices, techniques and management control systems and their application to the construction, overhaul, or repair and testing of Navy or commercial surface ships or auxiliary and small craft is required.
- Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of haul structure and outfitting including marine machinery, piping, electrical, electronic, and combat systems are desired.
- Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge in technical writing skills to develop detailed reports, recommendations, contract modifications and correspondence.
- Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of computers and computer applications within MARMC for the purpose of time efficiency and effective data maintenance.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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 shipbuilding methods, practices, techniques and management control systems and their application to the construction, overhaul, or repair and testing of Navy or commercial surface ships or auxiliary and small craft is required.
- Experience applying a basic knowledge in negotiating techniques to acquire services at a fair and reasonable cost to the government.
- Experience applying knowledge of computers and computer applications within MARMC for the purpose of time efficiency and effective data maintenance.
- Experience reading and understanding blueprints and specifications.
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
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
Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:
GS-11:
Successful completion Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
Successful completion 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
OR
Possession of an LL.M. that is related to the position being filled.
https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
GS-09:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree.
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled.
https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
GS-07:
Successful completion of one year of graduate-level education.
OR
Superior academic achievement.
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LISTWILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Occasionally, travel may be required within and outside CONUS, sometimes on ships underway. If incumbent is onboard and underway for more than 24 hours, a medical screening form is required
Work requires the ability to tour contractor's plans and small vessels prior to, during and after production phase; including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, bending, stooping, and stretching to facilitate inspection, and may be subjected to high levels of noise, heat, or cold.
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.
Date Posted
07/12/2024
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