Engineering Technician

United States Fleet Forces Command • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician serves in the Submarine Work Packaging and Control Branch (225), Process Controls Division (220), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The role supports production work by preparing and coordinating work packages and managing materials.

The technician assembles complete task packages containing required references, forms, materials, and work authorization forms so production personnel can complete work correctly, on schedule, and within budget. The technician coordinates delivery of task packages to inside shop Zone Managers and Project Zone Managers for job summary review and performs material management functions to provide mechanics with the materials needed to complete assigned work efficiently.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with production shops, project leadership, and engineering leadership regarding work packaging products and services.
• Experience writing and/or reviewing Deficiency Reports, Deficiency Logs, and Task Group Instructions.
• Skill and experience using project management concepts to prevent production delays and scheduling conflicts caused by insufficient materials or instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical work documents, drawings, sketches, process instructions, methods and standards, data specifications, Corporate Nuclear Power Manuals, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble task packages with required references, forms, materials, and work authorization forms.
• Coordinate and provide task packages to inside shop Zone Managers and Project Zone Managers for job summary review.
• Perform material management functions so mechanics can obtain the materials required for assigned work.
• Liaise with production shops, project leadership, and engineering leadership regarding work-package products and services, including scheduling conflicts and material conflicts.
• Write and/or review technical work documents, including Deficiency Reports, Deficiency Logs, and Task Group Instructions.
• Use project management concepts to prevent production delays and scheduling conflicts caused by insufficient materials or instructions.
• Read and interpret technical work documents, drawings, sketches, process instructions, methods and standards, data specifications, Corporate Nuclear Power Manuals, and technical manuals.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed