About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as an ENGINEER in the Electrical, Electronic, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Resource Branch, Code 8322 of Combatant Craft Division, Naval Architecture and Engineering Department, at our Virginia Beach Office on Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek of NAVSRFWARCEN DET. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level of ND-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14 and GS-15.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 pay band (GS-12/GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer applying engineering principles and theories to develop, design, repair, or modernize electrical or electronics systems for watercraft or maritime vehicles. Examples of qualifying experience include: (1) designing maritime platform electrical and electronic systems, overseeing fabrication, implementing test protocols, identifying deficiencies, facilitating corrective actions, and delivering functional capability; (2) providing team leadership, making sound technical decisions, leading technical reviews, developing and implementing technical standards, mentoring personnel, and resolving conflicts; (3) advising senior leaders on technical matters to inform strategic initiatives or solicit support. 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 serve as the Senior Electrical Systems Technical Competency Manager and will be responsible for assisting with recruitment, workforce development, mentoring, training, and equipping efforts to sustain long-term branch technical health.You will serve as the branch Subject Matter Expert, applying advanced scientific theories, codifying analytical approaches, validating tools, and spearheading the development, implementation, and active shepherding of standardized processes.You will provide premier electrical and electronic engineering technical stewardship, assistance, and senior mentorship.You will guide and evaluate engineering approaches, directing trade studies and risk assessments, and reviewing technical data packages to ensure the rigorous application of sound engineering principles.You will leverage lifecycle engineering experience spanning research, design, acquisition, modernization, repair and overhaul to establish training priorities and posture the workforce to deliver high-quality marine electrical and electronic systems.You will interface at senior levels across NAVSEA, DoD, industry, and academia to facilitate information exchange and foster collaboration aimed at advancing system effectiveness, safety, and reliability.