TECHNICAL DIRECTOR in Cornholme

You will serve as the Technical Director of the Navy Crane Center in the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).

Duties:

• Serve as the final technical authority for the Department of Navy (DON) on the shore‑based weight handling program.
• Serve as the technical expert in the development of policies governing Navy‑wide management of weight handling equipment.
• Develop and maintain policies, establish training requirements, audit compliance with program standards, offer in‑service technical support and manage acquisition of weight handling equipment.
• Develop and maintain policies related to the design criteria, maintenance, testing, certification and operation of weight handling equipment used at Navy shore activities.
• Provide the highest levels of engineering consultation, guidance, expertise and continuity in the Command.

Qualifications:

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position – NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2‑page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TQ 1: Knowledge of Crane Engineering Principles and Standards.

TQ 2: Knowledge of Regulations, Policies, and Standards for Weight Handling Equipment.

Education:

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

• A degree in Engineering. Successful completion of a bachelor’s or higher engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of education and experience – college‑level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering.

An advanced degree of Master’s or Ph.D. in one of the educational fields listed above is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

This position is a Senior Level position in the federal government. Senior Level employees are in non‑executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS‑15 level. Senior level positions involve highly specialized and complex work.

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.

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.