MECHANICAL ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT 200, Propulsion Machinery Branch, Code 266 of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will provide technical guidance for and prepare procedures for conducting repairs and tests on various mechanical equipment and systems. You will prepare specifications and provide direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with the assigned projects. You will perform engineering analysis and calculations associated with project designs. You will prepare engineering drawings and technical documents for complex non-nuclear ship systems and ship alterations.
What you need to qualify
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: Experience using special interface and control requirements associated with total ship/system engineering/design work for non-nuclear propulsion plant cognizant compartments, systems that include but are not limited to propulsion turbines, main reduction gears, ships service turbine generators, feed pumps, propulsion shafting, bearing, seals, and propellers, and other various supporting equipment and systems including pumps, valves, and control systems. Experience performing technical evaluation of changes to general overhaul of specifications for surface ships and submarines or similar; Experience identifying and resolving problems encountered during modernization, repair, installation, grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts; Experience selecting materials to support planned production schedules. Experience applying knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and principles. Experience providing technical guidance and leadership for projects. Experience accomplishing installation and maintenance of ships and submarine propulsion components and systems including overhaul and repairs or similar. 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.
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