ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia

Salary Range: $75788 - $98530 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• You will exercise managerial authority to plan, direct, coordinate and assess work utilizing technical, supply, and quality specialists to assure implementation and attainment of the goals and objectives of the handling division.
• You will be responsible for the planning of required resources such as equipment, supplies, tools, and personnel to ensure all assigned work areas meet customer requirements, deadline delivery dates, and production schedules supporting fleet.
• You will participate in the torpedo enterprise Quality and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) programs and conduct causal analysis of maintenance and repair problems.
• You will develop and implement methods to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to torpedo production.
• You will serve as a Technical Assistant (TA) for a NAVSEA service contract that provides engineering and technical service to the command.
• You will be responsible for providing comprehensive management advisory and technical assistance to Production Department personnel performing Ordnance Equipment Mechanic work at all levels involved with MK48 torpedo production functions.
• You will plan, develop, and recommend Quality Assurance improvement efforts in accordance with broad technical policy and regulations formulated by higher authority.
• You will provide test and evaluation support and coordination for a specific technical area.
• You will plan work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares work completion schedules.
• You will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of assignment difficulty and requirements, and the employee's capabilities.
• You will be responsible for carrying out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and communicating support of these policies to subordinates.

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of technical concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents related to the complex MK48 heavyweight torpedo production process, analytical and diagnostic techniques for same; and techniques for developing new or modified production work methods and procedures; and related emerging practices, methods and equipment. Experience and knowledge of a range ofMK48 torpedo products including pertinent quality characteristics, supply chain methods and techniques, special processes, interrelationship of function parts and subassemblies, measurement and test techniques, and skill in developing plans and approaches calculated to ensure effective product quality. Experience and detailed knowledge of and skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating and analyzing the MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo and support equipment technical problems and develop innovative methods approaches and procedures to resolve complex problems. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the MK 48 Heavyweight torpedo program including product specifications and standards; production methods and processes required to assure product quality; special material processes and treatments; use of specialized inspection and test equipment; and preservation, packaging techniques. Experience and thorough knowledge of torpedo maintenance principles and skill in applying specialized methods and techniques for analyzing, evaluating, effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to prepare briefings for higher management review of torpedo program goals, problems and resolutions and program accomplishments. Ability to analyze independently and resolve difficult issues and problems in the maintenance programs of the MK 48 HWT IMA involving work methods, day-to-day operational procedures, and supply processes. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint to perform analyses and to prepare presentations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: sean.p.wheeler11.civ@us.navy.mil PLEASE PUT THE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER, POSITION TITLE , PAY PLAN, SERIES, AND GRADE ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16