Job details
Salary $125,817 - $172,500 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
You will serve as a mechanical engineer, lead producibility expert in the prototype and manufacturing division, research & engineer group, se & alre department of navairwarcenadlke.
Responsibilities
You will serve as the subject matter expert in continuing to improve design manufacturability (drawing, design, electronic design workflow, producibility, prototyping, etc.).
You will lead investigations and manufacturing feasibility studies for aircraft support equipment systems to determine the practicality and adaptability of alternate technical approaches.
You will serve as a producibility adviser with consideration of engineering, technical, design, operational, and fielding requirements.
You will act in a consultation and advisory capacity on difficult and complex problems related to aircraft launch and recovery systems and support equipment systems.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
0830 mechanical engineering
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a us citizen.
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 checkTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Generally, current federal employees applying for gs jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade levelThis requirement is called time-in-gradeTime-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
This position is covered under the defense acquisition workforce improvement act (dawia)You must be certified as a career field systems engineering track level iiiCertification is required within 24 months of appointment.
This position is a designated critical acquisition position (cap)You must be a member of the acquisition corps, become a member, or obtain a waiver at the time of selection and sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to conus and oconus and may include remote or isolated sitesYou must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a confidential financial disclosure report, oge-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Per e.o14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for covid-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exception is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (gs-12/13) grade level or pay band (dp-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectorSpecialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) providing expert advice and solutions in mechanical engineering regarding aircraft launch and recovery systems and support equipment systems; 2) performing advanced mechanical design, manufacturing process planning or cost, schedule and performance analysis; 3) utilizing computer aided design tools; 4) communicating clearly and effectively in briefing leadership on technical approaches and issues.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following office of personnel management website:
Https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=list-by-occupational-series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
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
Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the office of personnel management (opm) qualifications standards manual:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degreeTo be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor`s degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (abet); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronicsSuch education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Or
Current registration as an engineer intern (ei), engineer in training (eit), or licensure as a professional engineer (pe) by any state, the district of columbia, guam, or puerto ricoAbsent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., state grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration for more information about ei and eit registration requirements, please visit the national society of professional engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org
Or
Evidence of having successfully passed the fundamentals of engineering (fe) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various states, the district of columbia, guam, and puerto rico the fe examination is not administered by the uSOffice of personnel managementFor more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/licensure/howtogetlicensed/index.html.
Or
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph a (above)The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph a (above)
Or
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor`s degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor`s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidanceOrdinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the united statesIt is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
This position is covered by the department of defense priority placement program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the alternate application process, please contact the department of navy`s employment information center.
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 annuitantsPolicy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/documents/civilianjobs/fedcivannuitants.pdf
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 higherIctap 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 locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ictap candidateFor more information about ictap eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou 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:
Mechanical engineering
Oral communication
Problem solving
Written communication
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf 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 carefullyErrors 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.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Required documents
Required documents
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaireYou must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application packageApplicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring managerCover letter is optional.
A complete resume is requiredYour resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishmentsYour resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualificationsThe following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer`s name, starting and end dates (mo/yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.gGs-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.tip: a good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the resume builder in usajobs to create your resume.
Are you applying for a promotion? if you are a current gs employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an sf-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade for at least one yearSome sf-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.gGeneral adjustment sf-50 from this year)In many cases, we need to see two (2) sf-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotionIf you are a dod employee, you can obtain a copy of your sf- 50(s) from mybiz.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? check the conditions of employment section above to see if any are requiredIf you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? is there a basic education requirement for this position? check the education section above to see what is allowed and what is requiredAny claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees must be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your schoolWhile unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the positionYou may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans` preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? you must submit a copy of your latest dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [honorable, general, etc.] is acceptable) or a va letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability and character of serviceIf you have more than one dd-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of serviceIf you were issued a dd-215 to amend aforementioned information on the dd-214 you must submit that tooIf you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the department of labor`s website: veterans` preference advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans` preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.gDisability letter from the va) as described on standard form-15 (sf-15)Http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? active duty service members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the commandThe statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the human resources officeSome supplemental documents contain personal information such as ssn and dob and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than youYou may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your applicationYou must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent employees of uic 68335, dod military spouse preference (msp) eligibles, and veoa eligibles.
