Mechanical)

Naval Air Systems Command•Cherry Point, NC

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through the flyer; interested applicants must follow the directions in its “How to Apply” section. There may or may not be vacancies filled, and applicants who respond will not receive notices of results. The engineer provides technical decisions, engineering advice, and information to MRO engineering, production, and fleet support teams as needed. The position provides instructions for inspecting, calibrating, or measuring components at Fleet Readiness Center East; communicates with government agencies, contractors, and other sources to obtain information; and develops processes, procedures, or programs where no precedent exists. The engineer works with customers daily to assess needs and resolve measurement and manufacturing issues. The position has potential grades from GS-07 through GS-12, with qualifications and education requirements varying by grade. Applicants must meet the basic education requirements for professional engineering positions, along with the applicable grade-level requirements. The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act and requires certification in the assigned functional area and tier, as well as continuous learning points, within established timeframes. Travel may be required to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may involve extended periods on military or commercial aircraft. Ad hoc or situational telework may be permitted at management’s discretion.

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 E-Verify.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Must meet the basic education requirements for an 08XX professional engineering position through an eligible engineering degree, qualifying combination of education and experience, or specified alternative qualification pathway.
Must meet the applicable grade-level experience or education requirements for the GS grade sought. Specialized experience requirements are specified for GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12.
For GS-07 specialized experience: applying basic engineering concepts and reviewing technical documentation, including engineering drawings and technical manuals, at or equivalent to GS-05.
For GS-09 specialized experience: assisting senior engineers with research into sampling methodologies for component populations and supporting engineering/logistics documents, change proposals, technical directives, inspection and maintenance requirements, repairs, or redesign of platform systems and components, at or equivalent to GS-07.
For GS-11 specialized experience: analyzing adjustments to service-life intervals; preparing correspondence, technical reports, and instructions; compiling and analyzing failure and root-cause data using advanced analytics; and researching sampling methodologies, at or equivalent to GS-09.
For GS-12 specialized experience: investigating engineering program modifications; monitoring engineering analyses, investigations, economic analyses, and operational support; ensuring efficient industrial planning and platform support; and designing, analyzing, prototyping, and implementing metrics and models to assess maintainability and program effectiveness, at or equivalent to GS-11.
Must meet DAWIA certification and continuous learning requirements within established timeframes.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
College transcripts from an accredited university must be submitted to document education requirements or education used to substitute for specialized experience.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Retired military members appointed within 180 days after retirement are subject to applicable federal restrictions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical decisions, engineering advice, and information to MRO engineering, production, and fleet support teams as needed.
Provide instructions for inspecting, calibrating, or measuring components at Fleet Readiness Center East.
Communicate with government agencies, contractor personnel, and other sources to obtain required information.
Develop processes, procedures, or programs for which no precedent exists.
Communicate with customers daily to assess their needs and help resolve measurement or manufacturing issues.