About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the Surface Ship Auxiliary/Hydraulics Branch (code 263), Fluid/Mechanical Engineering and Planning Division (code 260), Office of Chief Engineer (code 240), Engineering and Planning Department (code 200) of NORFOLK 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 applying knowledge of nuclear aircraft carrier mechanical design projects involving but not limited to aircraft and weapons elevators, ammunition and cargo handling equipment, cranes, aircraft Launch and Recovery systems, and steering systems. Experience providing technical guidance on various mechanical and hydraulic equipment and systems through the mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of marine and mechanical engineering. Experience in nuclear propulsion plants cognizant compartments, systems and components, and secondary containment boundaries. Experience determining special equipment required to perform test and instruments needed to acquire operating data and the extent of testing to be performed based on the amount and type of work accomplished on equipment. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods. 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/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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 prepare engineering drawings and technical documents for complex nuclear and non-nuclear ship class systems and ship alterations.You will evaluate mandays required for shipchecking, developing each drawing. ordering special material. and preparing test procedures.You will provide technical guidance for preparation of lists of drawings required to execute complex projects.You will coordinate the efforts of assigned engineers and technicians to ensure scheduled dates will be met.You will provide technical guidance for and prepare procedures for conducting tests on various mechanical and hydraulic equipment and systems.You will serve as a technical consultant for acceptable substitutes for materials which are not available.You will perform engineering analysis and calculations associated with project designs.