SUPERVISORY SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST

About the role

You will serve as a Supervisory Shipbuilding Specialist in the Waterfront Operation (Code 440) of the Contracting Office (Code 400) of Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Present information, ideas and conclusions clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
• Review repair specifications and government estimates in support of various contracts.
• Conduct procedure review, procedure evaluation, corrective action, product verification inspections and data evaluations to ensure authorized work is accomplished in accordance with the specifications and as agreed upon with the customer.
• Review and evaluate contractor's proposals for the purposes of providing input to and/or negotiating labor and material costs.
• Inform the maintenance team when the customer screening action prevents accomplishment of repairs or alterations in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and/or Fleet directives and specifications.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement met by the closing date of this announcement).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• Wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Supervisors have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics; must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Applying knowledge of surface combatants, nuclear submarine, and aircraft carrier repair, overhaul, and modernization programs.
• Performing preservation, metal joining, non-destructive testing, ship systems operation, military/commercial standards, and working diverse shipyard trades.
• Demonstrating deep understanding of large industrial structures, including administration, engineering, contracting, material supply, workload scheduling, and network creation.
• Analyzing contractor reports, writing detailed Statements of Work (SOW) with labor/material estimates, and representing the NNSY Contracting Department in negotiations.
• Applying knowledge of Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations and responsibility for executing contractor compliance surveillance.
• Demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills to work effectively with government, military, and industry personnel, as well as mentoring and training new hires.

Additional qualification information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Additional information

• 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 pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
• During the application process you may opt in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180 days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor guarantee further consideration.
• Depending on the hiring organization and position, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and policy.
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