Equipment Specialist

Naval Special Warfare Command • Little Creek Amphibious Base, VA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Equipment Specialist provides expert-level troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and complex engineering repair support for specialized systems aboard Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft and unmanned systems. The role monitors intermediate-, depot-, and command-level repairs, preventative maintenance execution and documentation, and coordinates schedules and progress with the Senior Supervisory Equipment Specialist. It manages technical tracking and supports auditing and cataloging of parts and engineering configurations associated with Engineering Change Proposals, Liaison Action Reports, and technical directives.

The specialist represents the command during depot-level repair availabilities, providing technical oversight and quality verification in private and military shipyard environments as a key technical Subject Matter Expert. The role provides technical input to Bid Specifications for Required Overhaul packages and pre-deployment maintenance cycles, and ensures maintenance and repairs comply with NAVSEA, WARCOM, and NSWG-4 instructions and technical specifications. It also coordinates technical scheduling, configuration validation, and material issuance of combatant craft and critical operational outfitting gear to deploying troop detachments, and prepares technical briefs and data packages for, and participates in, NSW Combatant Craft Program Management Reviews and Configuration Control Boards.

This position may require up to 40% CONUS/OCONUS travel to support remote detachments, shipyard availabilities, and emergent overseas repairs.

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 successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 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 an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; employees are subject to random testing.
• May be required to travel up to 40% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate government tactical and non-tactical vehicles.
• Must maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, overseeing military engineering and repair departments executing planned or emergent maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting and managing repairs on NSW Combatant Craft, transporters, prime movers, and/or trailers.

Nice To Haves

• Direct, hands-on experience with high-performance special operations combatant craft; work with CCH, CCM, and CCA tactical marine platforms receives higher consideration.
• Deep technical experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex marine systems, such as MTU and Viking diesel engines, waterjet propulsion, ZF surface drives, and marine electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Experience applying and enforcing Navy/DoD technical authorities, particularly NAVSEA and WARCOM instructions, policies, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and complex engineering repair support for specialized systems aboard NSW Combatant Craft and unmanned systems.
• Monitor intermediate-, depot-, and command-level repairs, preventative maintenance execution, and documentation; coordinate schedules and progress with the Senior Supervisory Equipment Specialist.
• Manage technical tracking and support auditing and cataloging of parts and engineering configurations associated with ECPs, LARs, and technical directives.
• Represent the command during depot-level repair availabilities, providing technical oversight and quality verification in private and military shipyard environments.
• Provide technical input to Bid Specifications for Required Overhaul packages and pre-deployment maintenance cycles.
• Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with NAVSEA, WARCOM, and NSWG-4 instructions and technical specifications.
• Coordinate technical scheduling, configuration validation, and material issuance of combatant craft and critical operational outfitting gear to deploying troop detachments.
• Prepare technical briefs and data packages for, and participate in, NSW Combatant Craft Program Management Reviews and Configuration Control Boards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees; a relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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