ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
What you'd do
You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) in the Auxiliary Systems (TRF-322) Shop 38A, Mechanical Division (TRF-320), Repair Department (TRF-300) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.
Major duties
You will monitor tasks involving standard trouble shooting and assessments assigned to junior personnel and evaluate the subsequent progress and final recommendations for technical accuracy. You will determine diagnostic and operability tests in assigned functional areas. You will define requirements and alternatives for specialized test instrumentation intended to augment onboard ship and shop capabilities. You will develop test plans and procedures to be accomplished under severe time constraints. You will resolve complex problems with submarine propulsion while in a stressful environment and under constant pressure for rapid results. You will utilize requisite knowledge of equipment/system design features, operational procedures, and performance specifications to complete required tasks.
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: Submarine Propulsion Maintenance: Hands-on experience troubleshooting, overhauling, and repairing submarine main propulsion shafting, steam systems, and seawater components. Rapid Diagnostics & Testing: Experience analyzing material deficiencies and executing diagnostic test plans under tight operational timelines, such as active submarine refit periods. Design & Lifecycle Input: Experience utilizing OHIO Class maintenance history to provide design and configuration recommendations for new submarine classes (e.g., COLUMBIA Class). Technical Guidance & Training: Experience drafting formal technical reports, developing I-level repair procedures, and providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) to junior technicians. Afloat & Remote Operations: Experience performing mechanical inspections onboard submarines (including INSURV and TSRA) and executing repairs during forward-deployed operation 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 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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