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. Responsibilities You will serve as the Engineering Agent for the NAVSEA Integrated Topside Design (ITD) Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) and is responsible for executing the Navy's ITD process. You will perform a comprehensive ITD analysis which includes the assessment of electromagnetic compatibility, system safety, system location and physical or optical blockage, and structural integrity. You will perform a comprehensive ITD analysis which includes the assessment of system maintainability, system survivability, operational impacts to other systems, and impacts to the ship's Concept of Operations. You will communicate frequently with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators. You will optimize the operational performance of ship topside systems through the technical analysis of system parameters, operational requirements, and existing architectures. You will apply risk management concepts and best practices to identify technical risks, assess, monitor, mitigate, and manage to maintain program cost, schedule and performance objectives. You will develop plans and procedures to extend existing knowledge for newly emerging ideas and concepts as it relates to ITD. You will provide well thought out advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on technical aspects of systems or concept development. You will lead groups and tasking assignments for ITD efforts, as required. You will work proactively both independently and as a team member with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personnel, to include military, civilian, and contractor representatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Mechanical Engineer (0830-series), an Electrical Engineer (0850-series), a Naval Architect (0871-series), or a Physicist (1310-series), depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist analyzing systems and optimizing performance to conduct technical evaluations (e.g. electromagnetic compatibility, safety, and survivability) and manage technical risks for the improvement or optimization of a ship system. 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/#url=Occupational-Series General Engineering Series, 0801 Mechanical Engineering Series, 0830 Electrical Engineering Series, 0850 Naval Architecture Series, 0871 Physics Series, 1310 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 Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics; OR Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.); OR 1310 - Physics Series: A degree physics or a related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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. Bending and light lifting (up to 40 lbs) may be required, mainly with 3D scanner instrumentation. Stooping and climbing associated with shipboard and other field work is required. There may be some duty aboard ships, in shipyards or at contractor facilities.