Program Support Specialist

You will assess the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of production program support and analyze long-range needs, unusual problems, or unusual questions, and provide feedback and possible courses of action. You will extract production data and provide recommendations and solutions to the senior production program specialist for assigned programs. You will gather information, identify program failures, analyze problems, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems dealing with the effectiveness and efficiency of major production programs. You will provide input on policies, procedures and processes for assigned programs to improve production program output. You will follow-up on program requirements to ensure timelines are met and report to senior specialist or supervisor on possible delays. You will provide input on the development and review of production training and recommend changes that will improve the processes and provide better support. You will assist in the analysis of delays and impacts and formulate recommendations and mitigations. You will coordinate work with various support codes and trade shops, who are responsible for execution of production tasks. Duties You will assess the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of production program support and analyze long-range needs, unusual problems, or unusual questions, and provide feedback and possible courses of action. You will extract production data and provide recommendations and solutions to the senior production program specialist for assigned programs. You will gather information, identify program failures, analyze problems, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems dealing with the effectiveness and efficiency of major production programs. You will provide input on policies, procedures and processes for assigned programs to improve production program output. You will follow-up on program requirements to ensure timelines are met and report to senior specialist or supervisor on possible delays. You will provide input on the development and review of production training and recommend changes that will improve the processes and provide better support. You will assist in the analysis of delays and impacts and formulate recommendations and mitigations. You will coordinate work with various support codes and trade shops, who are responsible for execution of production tasks. 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-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. 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. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. 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. This position requires that the selectee have visual acuity and accurate color discrimination. Qualifications GS-12: Your resume must 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: planning production projects; conducting studies and analyzing production operations data (e.g., schedule, safety, quality, logistics, resources) to identify trends or deficiencies, and developing performance improvement methods and techniques for the timely and efficient completion of submarine maintenance and repair projects. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. COMPACFLT EEO Program 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. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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: 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. 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: Military 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. 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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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