ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Ocean Engineering Department of PSNS and IMF.

Salary Ranges: GS11: $83,935 - $109,122 GS12: $100,602 - $130,786 For GS 12: Your 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: evaluating testing procedures and work methods to develop technical engineering instructions and project plans on shipboard equipment and component systems in support of shipboard operational testing programs.

For GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting technical engineering testing and analysis to identify deficiencies and recommend work methods for shipboard equipment and component systems project planning.

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 Individual Occupational Requirements: 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 Duties:

• You will conduct a comprehensive review of test procedures including required references, NAVSEA manuals, specifications, manufacturer's instructions, and interpret references to determine that tests can be performed.
• You will conduct pre-overhaul tests prior to ship's arrival and measure performance characteristics of the systems and document deficiencies for corrective action during overhaul.
• You will review all pertinent test documents related to assigned tests and arrange for all test equipment to be aboard ship and properly calibrated.
• You will conduct briefings and meetings representing the Chief Test Engineer for the purpose of resolving test problems, developing schedules, and providing updates.
• You will develop integrated operational test sequences dictated by procedures and site conditions coordinating the personnel and equipment required to conduct tests.
• You will conduct functional installation checks which involve a physical sighting for the installed systems prior to the start of tests.
• You will analyze information and data obtained during on-site testing as a basis for judgments concerning test results.
• You will develop test documents and procedures for performance of follow-up testing.