Production Controller (Shipbuilding)

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.

Duties

• You will serve as a Production Controller (Shipbuilding) in the Columbia Class Waterfront Construction Project Office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding Groton.
• You will conduct reviews of ship and/or system specifications contract plans Headquarters Modification Requests Field Modifications Requests schedules and test forms for the planning of government support and control actions.
• You will coordinate communications relative to the identification of all deficiencies assign responsibility for corrective action and initiate work authorization for items deemed to be the responsibility of the government to correct.
• You will maintain daily contact with the assigned contractor ship coordinators in order to monitor progress of shipboard work and keep abreast of and coordinate resolution of daily problems that have potential impact on schedules.
• You will interface with both internal and external stakeholders to discuss construction status build strategy and other concerns.
• You will be responsible for the initiation coordination and control of all phases associated with the construction alteration modernization and repair of all submarines or projects assigned.
• You will identify potential problems in the areas requiring special coordination efforts.
• You will maintain daily contact with the assigned ship and combat systems coordinators in order to monitor progress of shipboard work and keep abreast of and coordinate resolution of daily problems that have a potential impact on schedules.
• You will assemble all the necessary reports and data and assist in the preparation of the final written ship status report.
• You will be responsible for coordinating the effort involved with maintaining the continuity of Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) certification and Deep Submergence System Scope of Certification.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position along with Continuous Learning (CL) points are required within established timeframes.
• You will be required to perform occasional sea duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• The position requires one to bend crouch stoop reach climb stairs/ladders and sustain a moderate amount of daily walking.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must also 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: Monitoring contractor performance or activities to ensure compliance with established schedules requirements or production control milestones in support of projects for the construction of submarines.

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 contractor production control issues to recommend corrective actions in support of projects for the construction of submarines.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.