shipbuilding specialist

DutiesYou will perform the specification planning to include estimating and material sourcing, specification preparation, evaluations, surveillance, and monitoring of all repairs, overhauls, alterations and conversions of surface combatant vessels.

You will conduct analysis of industrial control systems to enable accurate assessment of adjustments (e.g., design, operation, maintenance).You will recommend solutions to problems associated with shipbuilding.

You will monitor contractor's performance to determine compliance with contract specifications.
You will compile written reports to provide status or project updates.
You will utilize various procedures and standards to prepare labor, supervision, equipment and material cost estimates.
You will analyze condition found reports to evaluate request for contract modifications and change in orders.
You will perform long range planning, estimating and accomplishing technical analysis of customer and contractor proposals.

You will conduct procedure review, procedure evaluation, corrective action, product verification inspections and data evaluations to ensure authorized work is accomplished.

Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.

This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This is an overseas position.

You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI V1230:
position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.

You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
This is a Mission Essential position.

You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

The incumbent will be required to pass a near distance vision test annually (J-1 Jaeger or equivalent) with no color deficiency.

Incumbent will be required to be National Association Corrosion Engineers Coating Inspector Program (NACE CIPl) qualified or AMPP NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) certified for paint coating inspections.

Incumbent may be required to be Non Destructive Testing (NOT) qualified or complete Weld/Braze Workmanship training for welding inspections. The position also requires computer training and operation of Navy unique programs/systems.
Incumbent will be required to satisfactory complete the CNRMC workforce development training within two years of employment. Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Recommending alternatives to assist in solving technical problems associated with all facets of ship maintenance;
2) Developing work specifications, detailed reports and statements of work to support the planning of shipbuilding, ship repair, and modernization availabilities;
3) Reviewing and invoking technical requirements to ensure compliance with appropriate shipbuilding procedures, contracts and specifications during the planning and execution stage; and
4) Providing oversight of shipboard production work to ensure projects are completed according to schedule, work specification and quality.

NOTE:
This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education
No minimum education requirements

Physical Demands:
The work requirements are between office, shipboard and shipyard industrial work sites. Shipyard/Shipboard work sites require

extensive physical exertion, at times walking climbing in and out of ship spaces, compartments, up and down ladders on the ship, in and out of tanks and dry-docks.

The position requires frequent squatting stooping, kneeling and crouching to gain access to the work areas in order to facilitate inspections.

The incumbent may be subjected to high levels of noise, heat or cold.

Work Environment:
The work necessitates regular visits to the ship and contractor facilities/shops. These visits are accomplished in all weather conditions, which may involve moderate to high risks and at time discomfort. At all times, safety precautions must be taken.

The incumbent may be exposed to strong odors and fumes from paint, fuels and chemicals used in many work processes.

The incumbent may be subjected to high noise levels while shipboard and in contractor shops during all work phases. The incumbent may be required to climb ladders, scaffolding, step through hatches, descend through scuttles and shipboard structures to perform
inspections. Daily use of safety equipment is an occupational requirement.

Personal protective gear consists of hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs and/or muffs, and steel toe safety shoes at a minimum.

Travel may be required within and outside the responsibility in the activity's AOR and on ships underway.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

SOFA Statement:
If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation.

For example:
A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S.

Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S.

civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship.

Additional informationApplicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.

Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.

A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information:

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at:
Tour of duty will be 36 months.
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to:

Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position.

Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.

Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.

Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).

To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
COMPUTER LITERACYCONTRACT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTCONTRACTING/PROCUREMENTCOST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSISPROBLEM SOLVINGQUALITY ASSURANCE

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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