About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Combat Systems Division (Code 290), Combat Systems Test Branch (Code 295) of the Engineering and Planning Department ofPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 performing duties as a general engineering technician involving mechanical, electrical, and electronic weapons systems and equipment. Experience accomplishing Combat Systems (CS) test programs on one or more new construction, overhaul, and conversion submarines. Experience assisting with overall test programs/schedules for the ship's Combat Systems (CS) consistent with the key event schedule, system status, and ship's conditions. Experience ensuring that the Combat Systems (CS) test programs meet all the technical safety requirements on the ships. Experience maintaining the Test Program Reports (TPR's) and change proposal are properly made out, forwarded and included in the test program. 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.
Major DutiesYou will coordinate closely with Ship's force with respect to test readiness and support of shipboard testing.You will report conditions and status of testing to the senior Shipyard managers.You will ensure that test data is reviewed for conformance to specificationsYou will review and process all work permits that may affect combat systems testing.You will prepare detailed test procedures, through the System Leader, based on NAVSEA derived specification.