ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist in the Underwater Hull (UWH) Preservation and Husbandry Team of CARDEROCK DIV NS.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by an Oceanographer (1360-series), a Biological Scientist (0401-series), a Microbiologist (0403-series), a Chemist (1320- series) or an Engineer (0801-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (1360,0401,0403,1320,0801) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower ND-04 pay band (GS-12/13 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Engineer or Scientist performing Navy related biofouling control research, development, testing, and evaluation; mentoring others to become SMEs through formal and informal methods; preparing and providing technical expertise on proposals, technical reports, specifications, work plans and project reviews; and managing the growth and development of a portfolio of Navy biofouling control projects.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/oceanography-series-1360/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/microbiology-series-0403/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ 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 be responsible for guiding the development of biofouling control technologies that have application for marine and expeditionary vessels for the US Navy and Marine Corp.
• You will be the lead engineer or scientist for biofouling control and materials degradation. They are the Navy’s expert in the subject area of marine biofouling and biofouling control.
• You will develop and lead a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians that executes scientific and engineering projects to improve biofouling control for Navy and Marine Corp assets.
• You will apply knowledge of engineering theories, concepts, and procedures related to biofouling control and underwater hull husbandry. This includes evaluation of material properties and performance.
• You will plan, organize, and coordinate the various phases of the project assignments to be accomplished.
• You will carry full responsibilities for biofouling applied research; testing and evaluation of biofouling control related materials, equipment and systems; experimental development of instrumentation, techniques, processes, materials and equipment.
• You will develop solutions to a variety of nonrecurring technology problems, anticipate future trends, and investigate application of new technology or processes.
• You will conduct analysis to determine specific technical objectives, makes decisions on tradeoffs, and selects the best approach for accomplishing new requirements or resolving biofouling technical problems.
• You will provide technical expertise and authoritative advice concerning their technical specialty in biofouling control to higher echelons, program offices, S/E professionals, contractors, government agencies, industrial concerns, and the Command.
• You will represent the organization at meetings or conferences related to their specialty area and briefs higher level management on status of the work. The technical decisions and recommendations are highly respected and usually accepted.
• You will travel to major fleet concentration areas as required to assess biofouling concerns in the fleet, demonstrate new technologies, and provide subject matter expertise.