ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance - Keyport, WA, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• You will manage and monitor progress and status of efforts in support of various advanced technology initiatives and projects, ensuring schedules and technical requirements are met.
• You will identify and mitigate problems by continuously monitoring and performing detailed technical processes required for these projects.
• You will provide operational and maintenance support of a variety of highly complex weapons systems in support of developmental initiatives, and attends and participates in regular design and project team reviews.
• You will interface directly with various internal and external customers including high level Program Managers, Customer Advocates, Department Management as well as researchers from private industry/academia to identify program requirements.
• You will participate on design/research teams to determine the best design or process alternative and to incorporate alternate advanced repair/rapid prototyping processes and techniques resulting in cost reductions and shorter delivery times.
• You will responsible for leading and coordinating work related to highly complex technology projects in support of undersea vehicles.
• You will be responsible for complex system level troubleshooting on a variety of undersea vehicles

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test
You will be subject to random testing.

• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level
This requirement is called time-in-grade
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing or monitoring technical and maintenance requirements of weapon systems during new hardware integration, troubleshooting or design
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical 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
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center

Federal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL
A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)

To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TEST & EVALUATION
• INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• Benefits Help A career with the U.S

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire
You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package
Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager
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