Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operations (MO), Marine Engineering Branch, with one vacancy in Gulfport, MS; Newport, OR; or Newport, RI.
Duties
As a General Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a ship's Port Engineer, coordinating and overseeing Lifecycle Plans for vessels. Perform scheduled and nonscheduled repairs, maintenance and configuration management. Support logistics and planning elements required to maintain ships, machinery, and electronics equipment. Plan and execute ship repair projects, ensuring safe and reliable ship operations while meeting Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) strategic plans. Ensure that all vessel equipment and systems (hull, mechanical, electrical, electronic, to include mission systems) comply with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements and certifications. Provide input into plans supporting the lifecycle of major vessel systems including the Operational Readiness Maintenance Program, and the Configuration Management Plan. Provide project management and technical expertise and leadership. Coordinate, collaborate and consult with all entities involved in the maintenance of vessels. Support ship's sustainment using mastery of engineering principles, theories, techniques, and best practices. Serve as project manager for the execution of contracts and as Contracting Officer's Representative. Develop contract specification packages for shipyard dry dock repairs, dockside repair periods, and emergency request for parts and services. Oversee contract work and provide on-site technical expertise and oversight. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Approximately up to 50% travel (10-14 days at a time & for multiple extended periods for 8-10 weeks at one time during contract repair periods.) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Work requires ability to stand for long periods of time, ascend/descend ladders, access confined spaces and work in potentially harsh weather conditions on uneven surfaces (e.g. ship repair facilities and on vessels at sea for sea trials.) This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. The ZP-4 is the full performance level of the position. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Requirements
Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.* Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only. This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b). NOTE: A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee; and are in the same line of work; have previously completed a probationary period; and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Additionally, you will be evaluated using a Job Knowledge Test. The Job Knowledge Test is designed to assess technical and professional expertise directly relevant to the requirements of this announcement. This assessment measures the specialized knowledge and skills accumulated over time, which are critical for successful performance in this position. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039615