ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

FOR GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 making test planning recommendations to improve established testing and control methods. Experience with ship building practices applicable to the design, construction, grooming and testing of a submarine. Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, Tech Manuals, Process Instructions, Test Procedures and drawings related to trade skills. Experience applying knowledge of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems, including interface system/subsystems that support Nuclear or Combat systems testing. Experience with the functions and capabilities of the Shipyard to assess, anticipate and respond to the complete spectrum of system technical alterations, procedural changes, shifting schedules and unusual demands involved in the implementation and conduct of HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs. FOR GS-11: 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: Experience assisting with making test planning recommendations to improve established testing and control methods. Experience with ship building practices applicable to the design, construction, grooming and testing of a submarine. Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, specifications, sketches, Tech Manuals, Process Instructions, Test Procedures and drawings related to trade skills. Experience applying knowledge of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Weapons systems, including interface system/subsystems that support Nuclear or Combat systems testing. Experience with the functions and capabilities of the Shipyard to assist with assessing, anticipating and responding to the complete spectrum of system technical alterations, procedural changes, shifting schedules and unusual demands involved in the implementation and conduct of HM&E and CSO Weapons test programs. 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/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH 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.
You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Test Planning Branch, Test Engineering and Planning Division, Engineering and Planning Department of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.