ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Ship Silencing Branch (Code 264), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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: Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts, principles, practices related to the operation and installation of system equipment.

Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving unique problems by recording quantitative noise and vibration data.

Experience identifying, evaluating and recommending appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues.

Experience applying analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative and quantitative techniques, techniques for developing new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures.

Experience formulating and presenting findings, briefings, status reports and correspondence. Experience providing comprehensive management advisory and technical services.

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 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 record quantitative noise and vibration data, using complex sensing, measuring, recording and analysis instrumentation.
• You will solve noise and vibrations reduction problems on submarines and all types of surface vessels, analyzing and evaluating results, and preparing reports and findings.
• You will conduct vibration surveys on overhauled shop tests, plan and organize survey techniques, and modify instrumentation as necessary.
• You will write technical memoranda and test specifications for accomplishment of work.
• You will evaluate noise critical machinery and determine necessary work for accomplishment of their overhaul.
• You will prepare material list, technical specifications and material requests for purchase of special materials and/or equipment required.