SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER in the Ocean Engineering Department (Code 120) of PSNS and IMF as the Test Engineering and Planning Division Head.
Major duties
You will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Test Engineering and Planning Division. You will develop availability work packages, plan and certify technical products, and plan and execute a technically complete test program. You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules. You will identify requirements and initiate requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. You will resolve technical matters as needed for technical and project management requirements. You will select or recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. You will develop, modify, and/or interpret performance standards for Branch Managers. You will exercise authority delegated from Code 120 to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the Code 120 Test Engineering program, including the development, qualification, and assignment of personnel. You will Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems. You will coordinate with other Code 120 and Shipyard organizations and outside activities to effectively resolve interface conflicts, questions regarding test requirements, and technical and administrative problems presented by subordinates. You will ensure effective training and development of engineers, program managers, and engineering technicians.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional ENGINEER, leading a diverse team of engineers and engineering technicians with experience in project engineering and testing; hold self and others accountable with little oversight; analyze a variety of engineering planning and testing scenarios to ensure subordinates are meeting the department intentions and requirements. 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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