ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
What you'd do
You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) in the Submarine Piping and Mechanical Waterfront Support Group (265W), Submarine Piping and Mechanical Branch (265), Fluid/Mechanical Engineering and Planning Division (260), Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will be responsible for the conception, planning, monitoring and progressing of the engineering technician services. You will develop and prepare complete work packages. You will make necessary calculations and layouts for determining strength, flexibility, flow rates, pipe sizes, pressure losses etc. You will investigate malfunctioning of systems or failure of components of systems and prepare reports including remedial action to prevent further occurrences. You will prepare "farm-out" technical specification for piping design work to be performed by private agencies. You will evaluate and apply the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods. You will display judgement and mastery of concepts, principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 serving as the technical authority for mechanical engineering concepts, principles, methods, precedents, and techniques sufficient to provide management advisory and technical services. Experience applying knowledge of piping and mechanical systems and components cognizant to the Submarine Piping and Mechanical Branch, including, but not limited to: main and auxiliary seawater, trim and drain, main ballast tank blow, high- and low-pressure air, oxygen, fuel and lube oil, steam, feed and condensate, fresh water, plumbing, distilling plant and refrigeration on all classes of naval nuclear submarines. Experience applying technical knowledge and design of engineering aspects unique to nuclear-powered submarines, including a working knowledge of SUBSAFE program with re-entry control requirements. Experience preparing TWD's, TGIs, production estimates, testing, and material procurement documents; reviews SIDs and tech manuals. Experience applying knowledge of production shop practices and policies, including layout, tools, organization, security, and safety. 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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