Engineering Technician

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.

Key Responsibilities

Assist engineers and technicians in preparing work and/or test procedures necessary for repair, overhaul and testing of ships systems. Assist engineers and technicians in preparing changes to specific technical procedures, both locally developed or detailed technical requirements established by higher authority. Apply basic, common rules and procedures for repair of naval ship systems and components. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-

Qualifications

For GS-05: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying basic or commonly used rules or procedures of engineering to assist engineers or technicians. For GS-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience or 6 months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying basic or commonly used rules or procedures of engineering. 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

Substitution of education for experience: For GS-05: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. OR A combination of education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-04: 2 years of post-secondary study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics; OR A combination of education and experience 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. 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: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, 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. This announcement uses the Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Thank you for your interest in an Engineering Internship position with PHNSY & IMF. The Shipyard is the largest industrial employer in the State of Hawaii with over 7000 civilian and military employees, whose men and women repair, maintain and modernize naval ships and submarines. Our student internship programs provide interesting training and work opportunities in the engineering field. On a day-to-day basis, our interns will spend most of their time working in an office setting but may involve some work onboard submarines or surface ships. Interns are also eligible to receive our extensive government benefits package and successful completion of the program may lead to a seamless conversion to a full-time engineering position. PHNSY & IMF is looking for energetic self-motivated students, who have or will be completing their sophomore year in engineering by the end of Spring 2025, to gain valuable engineering related work experience in our various Engineering Departments.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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