SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Shipbuilding Specialist in the Waterfront Operations (440), Contracting Office (400), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 with planning, answering reports and inspection deficiency reports and providing information pertinent to the proper execution, implementation and recording of the surveillance program for the availability as assigned.

Experience with functions such as administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling.

Experience with analyzing reports, detailed statements of work, and providing estimates of labor and material requirements.

Experience with executing, implementing, and recording of the surveillance program to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Experience with ship repair and overhaul programs pertaining to nuclear Submarines and Aircraft Carriers.

Experience with problem solving and providing alternatives to assist in solving technical problems associated with all facets of ship maintenance.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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 working with naval shipyard policies and procedures related to engineering, planning, production, safety and administration.

Experience interpreting drawings, plans, specifications, job orders, and other documents used by the Production Resources Department Shops.

Experience identifying basic ship types, configurations, and systems to facilitate shipboard onsite inspections of failed systems/components.

Experience with quality assurance concepts, principles, and methodology used in the shipyard's Quality Assurance program.

Experience performing surveillances, investigative and analysis methods and techniques to conduct effective surveillances investigations.

Experience with ship systems operations and the trades required in the shipbuilding/ship repair industry, as well as knowledge of Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 work with naval shipyard policies and procedures across engineering, planning, production, safety, and administration to ensure compliant operations.
• You will interpret complex drawings, plans, specifications, and job orders to perform oversight of contractors.
• You will execute the shipyard’s Quality Assurance program by performing surveillances, conducting investigations, and using analysis to ensure standards are met.
• You will facilitate on-site shipboard inspections by identifying ship configurations and systems, and apply your knowledge of Submarine and Aircraft Carrier operations to solve technical maintenance problems.
• You will review a variety of reports, including statements of work and contractor's proposals to provide accurate estimates for both labor and material requirements.
• You will implement the surveillance program for assigned availabilities, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements.