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Posted: March 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$186,207 - $228,000

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a top technical expert who oversees the Navy's program for heavy lifting equipment like cranes at shore bases, making sure everything is safe, compliant, and efficient.

You'll create policies, train staff, check standards, and advise on buying and maintaining this gear.

It's ideal for an experienced engineer passionate about government service, the Constitution, and improving federal operations, with a strong background in mechanical systems.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of crane engineering principles and standards
  • In-depth understanding of regulations, policies, and standards for weight handling equipment
  • Experience in developing and maintaining policies for equipment design, maintenance, testing, certification, and operation
  • Proven ability to provide high-level engineering consultation and technical guidance
  • Skills in auditing compliance, establishing training requirements, and managing acquisition of weight handling equipment
  • Relevant professional engineering experience (e.g., in the 0801 series), including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
  • Resume limited to 2 pages demonstrating accomplishments in these areas

Full Job Description

You will serve as theTechnical Director of the Navy Crane Center in the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1. Knowledge of Crane Engineering Principles and Standards. TQ 2.

Knowledge of Regulations, Policies, and Standards for Weight Handling Equipment.

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=GS-PROF AND 0801 Professional Engineering 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 serve as the final technical authority for the Department of Navy (DON) on the shore-based weight handling program.
  • You will serve as the technical expert in the development of policies governing Navy-wide management of weight handling equipment.
  • You will develop and maintain policies, establish training requirements, audit compliance with program standards, offer in-service technical support and manage acquisition of weight handling equipment.
  • You will develop and maintain policies related to the design criteria, maintenance, testing, certification and operation of weight handling equipment used at Navy shore activities.
  • You will provide the highest levels of engineering consultation, guidance, expertise and continuity in the Command.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12913102-26-SRP