ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
What you'd do
This is a training opportunity to gain the competencies necessary to perform Interdisciplinary Engineering duties. If selected, you will be placed on a Detail Not To Exceed 1 Year. Eligibility for this training opportunity is limited to current GS-0802-11 and GS-0802-12, Engineering Technicians in UIC 42158 of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD Please Note: There will be no change in your salary during the timeframe of this training opportunity.
Major duties
You will perform assigned portions of a major overhaul project under the cognizance of a senior graded Mechanical Engineer. You will coordinate one or more of the various Engineering processes applying a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods. You will review engineering and production work to ensure that all requirements and safety concerns are met. You will coordinate, monitor, review, and integrate the efforts of engineers, consultants, quality control inspectors, mechanics and others who develop and implement work sequences and procedures. You will be required to conduct an engineering capstone research and design project or similar professional engineering work as designated by the Supervisor and endorsed by the Chief Engineer (Code 240).
What you need to qualify
You are eligible for this training opportunity if you are currently a permanent GS-0802-11 or GS-0802-12, Engineering Technician in UIC 42158 and meet the education requirements described below. Please Note: Appropriate documentation must be provided at time of application to support experience or educational requirements. Upon successful completion of this training opportunity, you will be eligible to compete for Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-12, positions. 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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