Summary You will serve as a PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (ZM) in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will apply knowledge of ship repair/overhaul processes that will result in the successful integration and execution of all shops, trades and technical codes involved with the assigned tasks. You will provide oversight for all work within the assigned work zone (i.e. propulsion, habitability, flight deck, dry-dock, electronics, auxiliary). You will review, approve and direct work operations in the execution of a project within an assigned zone of work. You will plan overall work assignments by determining total resource requirements and allocation based on schedules and work sequences. You will make numerous decisions concerning the shifting of resources to meet sudden changes. You will coordinate with inside shops, ship’s force and various shipyard departments for scheduling and completion of work to support project key events, such as systems testing. You will participate with engineering development of quality of work standards. You will determine and provide resolution of operational and maintenance problems with shipyard and ship’s personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Experience applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices concerning shipyard work operations, control system requirements, trade and shop practices. Experience directing and managing the accomplishment of all phases of a work package involving direction through trade oversight. Experience utilizing project management, quality control, cost control, schedule control and work flow techniques. Experience implementing knowledge of production trade and technical methods, procedures, materials, and processes associated with the repair and overhaul of complex Naval vessels. Experience managing a project or portion of a project and directing subordinate staff. Experience investigating and analyzing practices and problems to initiate effective improvements and solutions. Experience analyzing, evaluating and adjusting project resources, work operations equipment and facilities against current and future schedule work requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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 an option 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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. 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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. Certain incentives (such as Relocation) 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.