ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of 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 evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods.

Experience applying knowledge of nuclear aircraft carrier mechanical design involving but not limited to aircraft and weapons elevators, ammunition, and cargo handling equipment, cranes, aircraft Launch and Recovery systems, and steering systems. Experience preparing working drawings and technical work documents associated with the repair and modernization of the components and systems listed and ensuring scheduled dates will be met.

Experience providing technical guidance for conducting tests on various mechanical and hydraulic equipment and systems and determining special equipment required to perform test and instruments needed to acquire operating data and the extent of testing to be performed. Experience preparing specifications and providing direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with assigned projects.

Experience serving as a technical consultant for acceptable substitutes for materials which are not available.

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 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.

You will direct and coordinate the efforts of assigned personnel in achieving the objectives of the branch.,You will provide technical guidance for the preparation of lists of drawings required to execute complex projects.,You will determine the special equipment required to perform the test and the instruments needed to acquire operating data.,You will serve as a technical consultant for acceptable substitutes for specified materials or equipment which are not available.,You will perform technical reviews of all drawings, material specifications, test procedures, and other documents pertaining to the project to which you are assigned.,You will act as a troubleshooter in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during the repair installation, grooming or testing phases of waterfront production efforts.