SUPERVISORY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in supervisory roles with a focus on shipboard engineering and Combat Systems.
  • Deep understanding of shipboard engineering principles and operations.
  • Proven track record in managing technical personnel for Navy ships or systems.
  • Experience in performance evaluation and work performance appraisals in a technical setting.
  • Ability to develop performance standards and communicate effectively with external organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and assign work to subordinates, setting short-term priorities and schedules.
  • Develop and evaluate performance standards for the team.
  • Coordinate with external organizations for issue resolution regarding shipboard systems.
  • Oversee electronic technician personnel as their first line supervisor.
  • Conduct investigations and research on combat systems equipment for ship readiness.
  • Make engineering decisions affecting system installation and operation.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and additional training.
  • Career stability with government employment.
  • Potential for relocation reimbursements for qualifying candidates.
  • Eligibility for a range of leave benefits, including annual and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as SUPERVISORY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Combat Systems Alignment (CSA) Branch (Code 287) of SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER of SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.

Duties

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  • You will plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
  • You will develop performance standards, evaluate work performance, monitor employee production, and complete performance appraisals.
  • You will communicate and coordinate efforts with external organizations involved with broad aspects of shipboard systems to resolve issues of funding, workload, or interrelationships.
  • You will oversee assigned electronic technician personnel as a first line supervisor with overall responsibility for the technical accuracy and adequacy of all tasks accomplished.
  • You will coordinate complex investigations and research into combat systems equipment and systemic problems that require immediate resolution for ship readiness.
  • You will be responsible for engineering actions, judgements, and decisions which affect the installation and operation of systems and components with regards to expense, workmanship quality, productivity and safety.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This position may require working onboard ships and docks.
  • This position may require personal protective equipment.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing working knowledge of shipboard engineering principles, operations, training, and maintenance in Combat Systems areas or expertise overseeing and managing technical personnel that assess, troubleshoot, test, repair, maintain, or modernize Navy ships or Navy ship systems.

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

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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Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score ???????85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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