Shipbuilding Specialist

You will serve as a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in the LHA Branch (Code 323.1), CVN/AMPHIB Division (Code 330), Waterfront Operations Department (Code 300) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

Duties:

• You will utilize various contractor/government systems and procedures for cost estimating, labor and planning.
• You will review and evaluate contractor's proposals and conditions reports and recommendations for additional work.
• You will accomplish ship inspections.
• You will evaluate dry-dock or waterborne for competitive bidding area consideration.
• You will perform ship check of contractor prepared work specifications.
• You will provide shop and on ship oversight monitoring of contracted work.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

Qualifications:

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 applying the full range of principles, concepts and practices related to surface combatant ships, carrier and submarine repair and overhaul programs including ship modernization.
• Experience dealing with Standard Items (NAVSEA), military and commercial specifications and standards, Naval drawings, shipbuilding/ship repair practices and industrial processes to ensure the contractor provides requisite workmanship and documentation in compliance with the contract requirements.
• Experience applying knowledge of organizational structures of large industrial operations including such functions as administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling.
• Experience analyzing contractor reports and providing detailed statements of work including estimates of labor and material requirements.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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 may vary.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.