Naval Architect
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0871-7/9/11/12/13, Naval Architect located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF NAVAL ENGINEERING in Baltimore, Maryland.
Major duties
You will serve as a Naval Architect and be responsible for preforming the most difficult and/or critical aspects and projects of the Section and in assisting the Section Chief to administer the function of the section These functions are associated with the construction, modernization, overhaul, conversion, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vessels. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conducting conceptual and preliminary design studies for proposed vessels based on operational requirements documents. Determines principal dimensions and hull type, powering requirements, general arrangement layout, preliminary structural arrangement and stability analysis. Recommends compromises or trade-offs to achieve optimum characteristics. Analyzing, evaluating and developing naval architecture design plans, procurement specifications, hydrostatics, lines and offsets, calculations of hull strength, analyses of ship stability, resistance and propulsion, propeller selection, test and trial data, propulsion machinery selection and auxiliary machinery systems, functional arrangements plans, ventilation and air conditioning plans, bills of material, specifications, reports and test data associated with naval architecture. Inspecting the preparations and conducting of inclining experiments of U. S. Coast Guard small vessels. Either checks the results of calculations prepared by others or performs the necessary calculations. Makes appropriate recommendations in case that stability criteria are not met. The incumbent uses, maintains and expands as necessary a limited library of computer programs to aid in the above tasks. Developing statements of work for contracted design projects including cutter alterations. Monitors progress of contractors; approves or redirects efforts; and reviews submittals, plans, and specifications for technical accuracy and adherence to prescribed procedures. In addition to traditional manual drafting techniques, incumbent uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment to create new drawings or to modify existing drawings. Analyzing, investigating and solving unusually difficult design problems referred to him/her by others. Performing engineering analysis to identify and correct problems in hydrodynamics, structure, stability, seakeeping and maneuvering. Analyzing, evaluating and developing plans, procurement specifications, more difficult calculations and designs. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GS-07: Applicants must have at least 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement or one year of professional engineering experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level in the federal service).GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements (above), GS-09 applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-9 level include: estimating costs for tasks; understanding project management principles and applying them; OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. GS-11: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements (above), GS-11 applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-09 level include: developing, analyzing and reviewing designs, specifications and independent cost estimates for a variety of vessel designs; reviewing designs and specifications prepared by consulting engineers for compliance with requirements and recommends necessary revisions and improvements; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements (above), GS-12 applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 level include: developing, analyzing and reviewing designs, specifications and independent cost estimates for a variety of vessel designs; reviewing designs and specifications prepared by consulting engineers for compliance with requirements and recommends necessary revisions and improvements; GS-13: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements (above), GS-13 applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-12 level include: managing large-scale vessel sustainment engineering change projects involving efforts such as analyzing, evaluating, developing and integrating detailed construction and installation plans required for critical mechanical projects or reviewing the calculations, studies, technical documentation, specifications, and plans of others to determine whether they meet the projects stated requirement. Specialized experience may include the following: Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of naval architecture and of the operational requirements and characteristics of a wide variety of vessels in order to apply this knowledge to difficult engineering problems. Knowledge of related engineering fields and a thorough knowledge of the latest developments in the field of naval architecture. Ability to design large and complex hull systems. Ability to evaluate and apply the latest technological developments or experimental theories to problems not readily treatable by conventional methods, and the ability to extend and modify existing techniques. Knowledge of ship design supplemented by experience in shipyards or related activities. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 and 13 grade levels. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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