ENGINEER
What you'd do
This is a Competitive Detail not-to-exceed one year. This is a temporary action that may be terminated at any time. This is a detail opportunity open to Department of Navy permanent civilian employees in the competitive service currently at the ND-03 grade level (or higher). The selectee will be placed on a temporary detail not to exceed 1 year. The detailee for this position will serve as an Engineer in the Undersea Energy Systems Branch of Jessica Fisk.
Major duties
You will work to develop research through discussion and investigation. You will make engineering choices within acceptable technical constraints. You will develop test procedures, and models, for Ni-Zn battery chemistries. You will utilize technical literature to design guides to develop the system. You will plan and support complex technical project which contribute to the organization's mission, goals, and objectives. You will determine equipment and funding requirements, ensuring assigned tasks are within cost and schedule commitments. You will provide expertise in research or development of new or improved systems or equipment, advancement of technology, or resolution of controversial or novel problems that result in more effective or efficient products in the fleet. You will perform a variety of routine detailed portions of engineering assignments involving any of a variety of functions including design, development, test and evaluation, in-service engineering, engineering support, etc..
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience (or performing competencies). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. 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.
Before you apply
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