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. GS-12: $88,621 - $115,213 GS-11: $73,939 - $96,116 Responsibilities You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (INNOVATION) in the INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (AM) LAB (C205E) of the SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER located in MAYPORT, FL. You manage daily operations, drive innovation in AM, process optimization and collaborate with the DoD, local, and state organizations to advance naval surface ship technologies. You provide expert guidance on material modifications, reverse engineering, and part design and advance 3D printing technologies, while preparing Technical Data Plans (TDPs) for naval vessels to ensure compliance with technical requirements. You will serve as an Additive Manufacturing subject matter expert, improve processes, troubleshoot, and lead reverse engineering efforts for AM products, while overseeing high-priority engineering projects. You will lead continuous process improvement initiatives, mentor team members, manage complex projects, and create/update technical documentation utilizing advanced AM skills and traveling for fieldwork and presentations as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements, 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: Experience applying an expertise in advance engineering theories, principals, concepts, standards, and methods to apply experimental theories and/or new applications or developments to: extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions or issues; and significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques. Experience developing Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for new and/or improved parts for ships and applying a technical expertise in additive manufacturing. Experience devising, customizing, operating, overseeing, and/or evaluating specialized information technology systems, processes, and applications pertaining to the performed work and delivery of its design end products or services. Experience applying knowledge of parts prototyping plans and layouts, and an expert knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works applications and Slicer software. GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge in engineering theories, principals, concepts, standards, and methods to apply experimental theories and/or new applications or developments to: extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions or issues; and significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques. Experience applying knowledge of proper storage of additive materials (i.e., powders builds or assembles additive manufacturing equipment devices or systems. Experience acting as principal contributor on team-based projects or coordinating a team project and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience providing significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) 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 BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes. Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. OR Certification: Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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 off set some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Some travel is required to attend meetings, participate in training, or visit other laboratory and industrial facilities. Most work is performed in a laboratory environment which involves low risk, but a substantial amount of time is spent in industrial shops and onboard ships where they are exposed to moderate risks or discomforts. Standing may be necessary to monitor equipment, perform laboratory testing, or observe production processes. The shipboard investigation phase of task involves considerable walking, climbing, and crawling in and around the equipment/systems with marginal accessibility being a frequent problem. Incumbent is required to lift and carry items that are light weighted, and items that are moderately heavy items that are less than 50lbs. The position requires hands-on operation of a wide variety of laboratory and production equipment. Incumbent must be physically qualified to work safely in an industrial environment. This position involves routine and reoccurring moderate exposure to the hazards of an industrial complex, such as heights up to 60 FT, irritant, toxic, and hazardous chemicals, high noise levels, potential dust, auto, and/or aircraft exhaust, maritime docks, high winds and low/high temperatures, noxious fumes, industrial vehicles, machinery, and moving parts. Special precautions and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing such as lab coats, gloves, safety shields, respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toe shoes / boots are 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. 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.