TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION DIVISION, MODERNIZATION and INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The salary for this position is capped at GS-13, step 10. ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: Establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals or groups.

Builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information, find solutions, and accomplish goals.

Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences.

Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

Applies principles, methods, tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing engineering projects and resources, including technical performance.

Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are site selection and construction problems, dealings with contractors and public utilities, and the possible need to modify equipment for novel site characteristics.

Applies knowledge of ship, aircraft, or equipment maintenance to plan, schedule, control, and perform modernization or maintenance in a manner that will keep the ship, aircraft, equipment, device, or system in working order or prevent trouble from arising to ensure maximum operational readiness.

Analyzing and diagnosing faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.

Interpreting circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the system.

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 provide expert-level technical services related to the Integration, Test and Evaluation, and Life-cycle Engineering and Logistics support of Surface Combatant ships.
• You will ensure the accuracy of technical tasks assigned to each availability and that planned actions and associated reports are analyzed accurately and within scheduled time frames.
• You will provide technical services to ensure that Combat Systems and their elements are successfully integrated on Surface Combatants during availability and modernization events.
• You will provide technical/consultative services and training during Installation, and check-out (I and C), Integration tests, CSSQT, SOT, SAT, certifications, analysis, or other test/evaluation efforts.