Summary
You will serve as a Naval Architect in the Dry Dock Certification Office (1582), Infrastructure Revitalization and Readiness Division (1580), Naval Shipyard Support Office (1500) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Responsibilities
- You will be an engineering specialist in the field of Naval Architecture and Drydocking Technology.
- You will administer the Safety and Certification Program for Drydocking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships.
- You will conduct maintenance program audits and provide specialist instructions of drydocking facilities and shipbuilding ways.
- You will identify technical errors or omissions, ensure compliance with military standards and good engineering practices, and recommend corrective actions or additional data requirements.
- You will investigate accidents and incidents at certified facilities to determine causes and recommend preventive actions, including procedural or design changes.
- You will serve as the NAVSEA representative and team leader for audits and inspections.
- You will review Facility Certification Reports and related documentation.
- You will provide support to NAVSEA headquarters, fleet, and program offices on all drydocking matters.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable for federal employment.
- Ability to participate in direct deposit pay program.
- Successful completion of E-Verify employment verification check.
- Compliance with time-in-grade requirements for federal employees applying for GS jobs.
- Eligibility for retired military members within 180 days of retirement per 5 U.S.C. 3326.
- Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Position is a bargaining unit role.
- Requirement to obtain and maintain interim or final security clearance prior to duty; failure may result in withdrawal of offer.
- Requirement to wear personal protective equipment at all times during the work shift.
- Position may require travel to CONUS, OCONUS, remote, or isolated sites and flight on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods.
- Requirement to climb ladders and scaffolding.
Qualifications
- At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
- Experience with principles and practices of naval architecture to provide expert advice on design and construction.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Experience executing maintenance project audits and specialized inspections of dry-docking facilities, including material condition surveys and operational tests.
- Experience conducting comprehensive surveys of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems to guarantee safe operation and system integrity.
- Experience with drydocking facilities and ship handling systems.
- Experience with dry dock certification programs.
- Experience in advanced principles and practices of Naval Architecture for consulting on full range of activities.
- Experience directing team audits and inspections while reviewing maintenance training and operational procedures for readiness.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating facilities certification reports to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Experience creating technical reports and briefings for O‑6/GS‑15 leadership and higher.
Additional qualification information can be found from the Office of Personnel Management at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
Education requirements include successful completion of a professional engineering degree from an ABET‑accredited school or equivalent experience or credential as outlined in the description.
Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families, including health, retirement, and leave benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and work hour classification.
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