About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a Supervisor Nuclear Engineer in the Chief Test Engineer Branch (2340), Nuclear Test Engineering Division (2340), Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department (2300) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
QualificationsYour 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: Experience engineering, planning and coordinating the technical control of all work pertaining to construction, overhaul, repair and modification of components associated with a nuclear reactor plant. Experience providing engineering direction for development, design, and installation of nuclear materials. Experience assessing and revising policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness and efficiency of work. Experience organizing and leading teams, planning and executing complex projects, resolving complex technical issues, and integrating the work of several support organizations to meet schedule dates. Experience with Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facilities, NAVSEA and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program organizations. Experience in Nuclear Engineering associated with Nuclear and Non-Nuclear ship repair, conversion and maintenance. Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements relevant to the assigned area of responsibility and workforce. 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 provide technical supervision of engineering operations and testing of nuclear reactor plant systems for servicing ships.You will analyze test results to determine necessary changes to nuclear reactor plant systems or operational procedures.You will implement appropriate planning, direction, and timely execution of testing and operations.You will evaluate requests to perform maintenance, repair, or overhaul work on reactor plant components (mechanical, structural, and electrical).