MECHANICAL ENGINEER

You will serve as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the Propulsion Machinery Branch (266), Engineering Division, Engineering and Planning Department, of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Major duties: You will provide technical guidance for preparation of lists of ship installation drawings, job summaries, Task Group Instructions, and other documents required to execute complex system/component design and repair projects. You will identify and resolve problems encountered during installation, grooming, or testing phase of waterfront production efforts. You will perform engineering analysis and calculations associated with project designs. You will prepare and perform review of all Ship Installation/Job Summaries, Task Group Instructions, material specifications, test procedures and other documents pertaining to the project in which you are assigned. You will serve as a technical consultant for acceptable substitutes for materials which are not available. You will prepare specifications and provide direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with the assigned projects. 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 mechanical engineering concepts and principles, along with an intensive practical knowledge of, and experience in, main propulsion equipment that includes but is not limited to main propulsion turbines, reduction gears, propulsion shafting bearings and seals, Turbine generators, secondary propulsion equipment (SPM, EPM) and associated equipment and systems. Experience providing technical guidance and leadership for each project, and for preparation of procedures. Experience applying marine and mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practice. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems and have a knowledge of methods, capabilities, skills, and facilities available in the various shops for accomplishing installation and maintenance of ships/submarines overhaul and repairs. Experience assuming responsibility and authority for the technical adequacy, accuracy, and timely execution of complex mechanical design projects. Experience performing the duties of this position using programs such as SUBSAFE, Level I, and Steam Plant Cleanliness. 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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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.