ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
What you'd do
You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Engineering and Planning Department of PSNS and IMF. SALARY INFO: GS-10: $76,395 - $99,308 GS-11: $83,935 - $109,122
Major duties
You will conduct technical reviews of material and service procurement packages, validating that engineering specifications, drawings, and required justifications conform strictly to technical standards prior to acquisition. You will perform market research and technical analysis to identify commercial sourcing strategies for obsolete or proprietary material. You will navigate and analyze integrated government material databases, supply systems, and asset visibility records to screen existing inventory, apply complex logistics control codes, and track non-standard procurement actions. You will collaborate with cross-functional project teams and waterfront departments to identify and resolve critical material shortages. You will formulate technically acceptable part substitutions to mitigate supply chain disruptions and maintain shipyard production schedules. You will translate complex requirements into objective salient characteristics to resolve technical discrepancies with vendors and contracting partners.
What you need to qualify
FOR GS-11: 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: analyzing and conducting technical engineering reviews, evaluations, and market research of material procurement packages (e.g., Job Material Lists [JMLs], Statements of Work [SOWs], sole-source/urgency justifications, and non-standard material requests); to research material availability, identify approved substitutes, and verify quality assurance requirements relative to naval vessel repair, alteration, maintenance, or overhaul. FOR GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting technical engineering evaluations, and assisting with market research of material procurement packages (e.g., Job Material Lists [JMLs], Statements of Work [SOWs], sole-source/urgency justifications, and non-standard material requests); to identify approved substitutes, and verify quality assurance requirements relative to naval vessel repair, alteration, maintenance, or overhaul. 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 IOR Link: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) 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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