Engineering Technician

United States Fleet Forces Command • San Diego, CA

16d

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Technician in the Engineering and Planning Department of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In this role, you will act as a technical liaison between engineering and production organizations to support complex work, analyze and troubleshoot production issues and system deficiencies, and provide advanced technical support for the development, review, and refinement of work packages and documentation used in maintenance and modernization evolutions. The role requires the ability to read schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, technical manuals, process instructions, test procedures, and trade-related drawings, as well as strong skills using Microsoft 365 applications.

The position supports submarine testing and production work involving Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems. Work may involve travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may require extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. The position may require an uncommon work tour that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime or night differential hours. Employees must wear personal protective equipment throughout the work shift and work in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present. Participation in medical surveillance programs is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, which may include helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, throughout the work shift.
• Must work in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time; travel may include remote or isolated sites.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include applying shipbuilding practices relevant to submarine design, construction, grooming, and testing.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of submarine HM&E and Weapons major systems and components and their operation.
• Specialized experience must include thorough knowledge of interface systems and subsystems supporting Nuclear or Combat systems testing.
• Specialized experience must include applying production-shop cognizant work and test assignments, including key and assist trades.
• Specialized experience must include assessing and responding to technical alterations, procedural changes, schedule shifts, and unusual demands involved in HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if applying as a current federal employee; appointment of certain retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to statutory provisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering and production organizations to support execution of complex work.
• Conduct technical analysis, evaluation, and troubleshooting of production issues and system deficiencies.
• Provide advanced technical support in developing, reviewing, and refining work packages and documentation for maintenance and modernization evolutions.
• Read schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, technical manuals, process instructions, test procedures, and drawings related to trade skills.
• Apply shipbuilding practices relevant to submarine design, construction, grooming, and testing.
• Use knowledge of submarine Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems and components and their operation.
• Maintain knowledge of interface systems and subsystems supporting Nuclear or Combat systems testing.
• Apply production-shop work and test assignments, including key and assist trades.
• Assess, anticipate, and respond to system technical alterations, procedural changes, shifting schedules, and unusual demands involved in HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs.
• Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and international locations as required.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and participate in medical surveillance programs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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