Naval Architect (Stability)

U.S. Pacific Fleet•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies for a Naval Architect serving as the Command Docking Officer in the Waterfront Operations Department of the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Applications are not accepted through the flyer, and vacancies may or may not be filled from it. The role plans, directs, and executes safe ship docking and undocking evolutions in SWRMC-owned docks and provides progress reports and milestone updates to leadership through completion of each evolution. The position performs, reviews, and approves complex ship-stability, dock-loading, and block-placement calculations; provides technical oversight for compliance with NAVSEA requirements; and directs safe operation of dry-dock equipment for maintenance. It leads or participates in the Configuration Control Board, supports certification of SWRMC Docking Facilities, coordinates dry-dock maintenance contract needs through NAVFAC, and represents the Operations Department and Commanding Officer at technical meetings and conferences. The role also consults with senior NAVSEA and U.S. Pacific Fleet representatives on dry-dock design reviews, ensures compliance with applicable Naval Base San Diego environmental regulations, manages a NAVSEA Docking Observer qualification program, monitors observers at contractor facilities, and contributes to NAVSEA program and budget submissions. The position may be filled at GS-12 ($102,246–$132,923) or GS-13 ($121,585–$158,062). It requires a professional engineering education or an accepted alternative qualification, specialized experience appropriate to the grade, a Secret clearance, NAVSEA Docking Officer qualification, and successful completion of a pre-appointment physical examination. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including remote or isolated sites and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

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.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain and maintain NAVSEA Docking Officer qualification.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
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.
GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12, applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to lead and provide technical expertise in ship dry-docking evolutions and inspection of dry-dock facilities in support of fleet operations.
GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11, applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to provide technical expertise in ship dry-docking evolutions and inspection of dry-dock facilities in support of fleet operations.
Must meet the basic professional engineering education requirements through an accepted pathway: an eligible engineering degree; current Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer registration; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written engineering-registration examination; at least 60 qualifying semester hours in specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering; or an appropriate scientific-field bachelor's degree together with at least one year of professionally supervised engineering experience and the stated supporting training or experience conditions.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and execute safe ship docking and undocking evolutions in SWRMC-owned docks.
Report docking-evolution progress and critical milestones to leadership until the ship is safely landed, the dock is dry, and the docking cradle is inspected.
Perform, review, and approve complex calculations involving ship stability, dock loading, and block placement, and ensure necessary changes are made before docking or undocking.
Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with NAVSEA technical requirements and engineering rigor throughout the Command Docking Program.
Plan, direct, and execute safe operation of dry-dock equipment in support of periodic and corrective maintenance in SWRMC-owned docks.
Lead and serve on the Configuration Control Board and help maintain certification of SWRMC Docking Facilities.
Coordinate dry-dock facilities maintenance contract support needs through the NAVFAC Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division and ensure contract coverage meets Graving Dock operational needs.
Represent the Operations Department and Commanding Officer on technical program matters at senior-level conferences and meetings concerning the Command docking program.
Review and consult with senior NAVSEA and U.S. Pacific Fleet representatives on technical problems or requirements during critical dry-dock design reviews.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations that pertain to Naval Base San Diego.
Develop, implement, and manage a NAVSEA Docking Observer qualification program.
Monitor Docking Observer performance during docking and undocking evolutions at contractor docking facilities.
Provide input to NAVSEA Program Objective Memorandum and budget submissions to ensure adequate funding and resources for required naval dry-docking evolutions.