LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary You will serve as a LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Repair Department of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR.

The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions.

This position is subject to the hiring freeze.

Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Responsibilities You will distribute and balance the workload, amongst assigned employees.

You will coordinate the team functions of the Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) on board units in refit and in the off-crew building during the pre-refit period, to provide guidance on work control processes, procedures, and issues.

You will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of processes, procedures, and priorities and provide guidance based upon this knowledge.

You will prepare and process Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and Technical Work Document (TWD) Record Sheets in accordance with Navy and locally generated instructions.

You will review and evaluate proposed tag-outs, work isolation and hazardous energy control plans developed by the tended unit.

You will serve Repair Activity Representative (RAR) to ensure worker/equipment safety and compliance with Tag-out User Manual (TUM), Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and local technical directives.

You will made work authorization and isolation estimates and reports on status and expected completion of work assignments.

You will provide advice and take action as directed and serve as the principal liaison between TRIDENT Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) and the tended unit in matters of TRFB work isolation and authorization.

You will monitor working conditions for acceptability (i.e.

safety, ventilation, lighting, etc.). You will provide training to ships force, members of Work Authorization and Isolation Team (WAIT), TRFB Production shops, and others in the work control process as required.

Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: analyzing, and planning maintenance, replacement, or overhaul projects of naval submarines and executing technical engineering principles by utilizing work control functions (e.g., tag-out, system isolation, work authorization) to ensure accurate and timely project completion.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: 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.

Education 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 the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.

Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary.

Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy.

If you opt-in and are 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 does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.