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.

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.