GENERAL ENGINEER (SPECIAL PROJECTS)

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

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• You will coordinate with the contractor to identify and correct submarine design and construction deficiencies.
• You will provide engineering recommendations in the form of technical comments for matters associated with submarine design, construction and repair.
• You will confer with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), contractors and subcontractors representatives to assess the technical adequacy of submarine design, operation and construction products.
• You will recommend process improvements for submarine design, operation or fabrication methods.
• You will provide technical advice and guidance to engineers, technicians and other support personnel on matters affecting submarine design, construction and repair.
• You will evaluate contractors process and progress to ensure performance is sustained to meet design, construction and repair goals.
• You will provide technical oversight/leadership to support staff of engineers or technicians to ensure conformity with specification or quality requirements.
• You will lead/coordinate the review and resolution of significant submarine technical issues that affect multiple engineering disciplines.
• You will apply new developments and experienced judgement to solve novel and/or obscure problems during submarine design and development.
• You will extend and modify existing techniques associated with installation and operation of the various systems found on Fast Attack and Ballistic/Guided Missile nuclear powered submarines under construction, undergoing overhaul or repair.
• You will review, analyze, research, prepare correspondence, recommend corrective action, consult with the contractor, and participate in conferences pertaining to system design deficiencies.
• You will apply submarine systems expertise as required for the repair and overhaul of nuclear powered submarines.
• You will consult or provide engineering recommendations and participate in conferences pertaining to design or construction deficiencies.
• You will advise and counsel employees on assigned project matters to assist the team in accomplishing work.
• You will influence technical evolution of design program with the Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) to make sure the latest concepts and automation is used.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain delegated technical authority.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: As a professional engineer leading conversion or modernization projects; to include resolving ship or submarine design or construction issues.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: AND ;br>
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.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may 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.

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: ;br>
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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.