ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
What you'd do
You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) as the NAVSEA 05P2 WELDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE in the MACHINERY RESEARCH LOGISTICS & SHIP INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT (C30), MATERIALS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENT & PROTECTION DIVISION (C33), STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, WELDING & NDE (337) of NSWC PHILA DIV.
Major duties
You will apply advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for assigned areas. You will apply expert welding knowledge to anticipate the effect of probable technological changes on projects. You will represent the command in reaching welding compromises and develop agreements with specialists, engineers and other technical personnel. You will meet with top managers to plan program objectives and goals. You will advise the Activity's management of extremely difficult or unusual technical problems. You will consult with managers and other engineers on future engineering plans and whether to change or cancel current operations.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate expert level knowledge the following: Navy Welding Technical Publications; Reviewing welding procedures to Navy Welding Technical Publications; Reviewing welding procedures to commercial welding specifications; Navy Technical Authority, including role of Authorized Representative; Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and programmatic audiences; in writing and orally. 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/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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.
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