Technician

Summary

You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the Sensor Integration and Technology Department (LX) Radar Technologies Division (LXL) Radar Systems Sustainment Branch (LXLR) Antenna Systems Sustainment Section (LXLRL) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $138370).

Duties

• You will be the lead project Technician for the MK99 fire control system project in Radar Technologies Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division.
• You will be responsible for identifying and allocating resources/manpower required to complete all tasking associated with the MK99 workload including the above deck antenna system AN/SPG-62 and associated director MK82.
• You will work with multiple Branch Managers and the Task Manager responsible for the MK99 program tasking to ensure the workload and schedules can be completed by the requested due dates given the resources and manpower available.
• You will provide oversight for the contractors and government technicians assigned to the MK99 programs and provide feedback to the Antenna System Sustainment Section Manager.
• You will be responsible for providing direct support to the In Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for the antenna system and support the deployed US Navy ships as required.
• You will assist in communications with waterfront/ISEA to include scheduling of travel in support of asset installs/removal and on board tech assists(OBTA).
• You will ensure on site services(crane lifts fork lifts etc.) are scheduled to support travel submitting access request forms for job sites and coordinating with management on potential travelers.

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 a current forklift certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CAT III Crane certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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 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.
• You will be required to work onboard ships.
• You will be required to climb ladders.
• You must be able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Work involves the troubleshooting and repair of rotating radars working on a RADAR antenna tower and on backframes of radars at heights above 10 feet.
• HAZMAT use involves Alcohol and Cleaning products.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical engineering oversight or leadership on the maintenance repair and overhaul of radar systems and components to resolve and improve complex problems for the success of projects and support of the warfighter.

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

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.

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 ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled job requirements (e.g. security clearance travel drug testing financial disclosure filing bargaining unit status etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. 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: 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.

ICTAP Applicants: 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: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge skills abilities and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

Required Experience:

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