TECHNICIAN

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will be cross-trained in multiple areas across the department to perform duties supporting explosive manufacturing, warhead processing, small and large rocket motor assembly, inspections, or other duties as assigned. You will learn how to perform the manufacturing processes and inspect products to ensure they meet specification and drawing requirements. You will assist engineers and other technicians in using qualitative and quantitative techniques to solve manufacturing problems. You will support the development of new tooling, fixtures and equipment enhancements to improve the manufacturing process. You will maintain product quality, equipment, tools, workstations, and a safe work area. You will support a manufacturing organization. You will be required to report to the duty location advertised in the announcement on a regular and recurring basis. Occasional telework options may be available. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR NT-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-02 pay band (GS-05 through GS-08) equivalent 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 interpreting engineering technical methods and procedures to perform engineering technical work in support of explosive manufacturing capabilities and processes. FOR NT-02: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-04) equivalent grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: reviewing and interpreting engineering technical methods and procedures to assist with engineering technical work in support of explosive manufacturing processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical Series, 0802: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR NT-03 -Successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/workingin-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR -Have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above that equates to one year of experience. FOR NT-02: -Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. OR -Have a combination of experience and post high school education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. NT-02: $40,351 – $80,510 NT-03: $61,933 – $97,925 This announcement uses the Direct Hire STRL Mission Support authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is located in the Energetics Manufacturing Department (M) of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-02 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-05 through GS-08 grade levels. The NT-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-09 and GS-10 grade levels. The FPL NT-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. You may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. 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. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.