EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as an Equipment Specialist (Precision Instruments and Scientific Equipment) in Metrology Division, Systems Engineering Department, and Systems Acquisition Group of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. Responsibilities You will coordinate technical efforts with other activities and organizations for timely completion of tasks in support of metrology and calibration programmatic objectives. You will prepare, coordinate, and integrate the acquisition and delivery of logistics support requirements for assigned Precision Instruments and Scientific equipment. You will identify technical problems and recommend solutions to higher authorities in support of assigned program. You will apply progressive working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of procurement regulations, negotiation, and budgeting to support assigned program/project. You will develop and process procurement documentation for Precision Instruments and Scientific equipment. You will interface with internal and external contacts regarding the latest developments in the metrology field, determining status on procurements, and resolving technical procurement issues. You will accomplish other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Applying advanced working knowledge of metrology and calibration procedures and practices in support of Precision Instruments and Scientific equipment; 2) Utilizing in-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of procurement regulations, negotiation, and budgeting to support assigned program/project; 3) Identifying problems and recommending solutions to managers; 4) Preparing, coordinating, and integrating the acquisition and delivery of logistics support requirements for assigned equipment; 5) Coordinating with internal and external contacts regarding the latest developments in the metrology field, determining status on procurements, and resolving technical procurement issues, and 6) Developing and processing procurement documentation for Precision Instruments and Scientific equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ 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 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 the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP: 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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.