Electrical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Naval Architect Job in Montgomery County - 91973592 - ZAXYHOLMJYCZ2

Job Title:
Electrical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Naval Architect

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command

Job Announcement Number:
FCIP 11-01

SALARY RANGE:
$33,408.00 - $81,204.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, November 08, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0830
0850
0871-5/9

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Federal Career Intern

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Norfolk, VA; 1 vacancy - Montgomery County, MD; 1 vacancy - Philadelphia Metro area, PA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:

Some of these positions will be covered under the Personnel Demonstration Project (DEMO) that provides a broad banding classification and pay system.  These positions are equivalent to the GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels.   Positions will be filled under the General Schedule or the DEMO pay project.

Positions will be filled under the Federal Career Intern Program.  Selectees will be given an Excepted Appointment under Schedule B.

PURPOSE:    This announcement is issued to establish a register that will be used to fill vacancies as they arise.  These positions will be filled as trainee positions with a target to the full performance GS-13 or ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent).  Candidates selected for a trainee position may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level upon satisfactory completion of training, meeting qualification requirements, and at management's discretion.  Positions will be filled at the GS-5, 7, or 9 or ND-II or III levels.

Candidates found eligible under this announcement will be placed on an inventory that will be used to fill permanent positions throughout the NavalSurfaceWarfareCenter, Carderock Division.  The majority of our vacancies will be filled at our facilities in Bethesda, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and Norfolk, VA.  This list will also be used to fill vacancies at other locations throughout the United States.  Candidates should indicate which location they wish to be considered for.  Applicants will receive consideration for all locations unless otherwise requested.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Norfolk, VA; 1 vacancy - Montgomery County, MD; 1 vacancy - Philadelphia Metro area, PA

The position is located at the Carderock Division, NavalSurfaceWarfareCenter.  The Division conducts research, development, test, evaluation (RDT&E), fleet support and in‑service engineering (ISE) in support of hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) systems for both surface and undersea naval vehicles, and for logistics.  The Division is also chartered to provide support to the U.S. Maritime industry.  The technical programs encompass a wide range of maritime sciences and technologies which include: vehicle concept innovation; vehicle design, construction and maintenance; hydrodynamics; structural and fluid mechanics; vehicle controls, electrical power distribution and propulsion; machinery acoustic silencing; acoustic and non‑acoustic signature control; survivability/ vulnerability; materials development, fabrication and preservation; energy conservation; pollution abatement and environmental sciences; aerodynamics; mathematics and computer science; and, logistics. 

The entry level engineer will be assigned to a specific organizational element within the R&D Directorate and will be responsible to perform the duties as they pertain to that element.  S/he will assist higher graded engineers and/or scientists in limited phases of program project management and/or complex engineering/technical/R&D/T&E tasks for assigned systems and equipment.  Work performed supports the planning and execution of research development, investigations, analyses and/or testing to determine design and performance requirements; to identify deficiencies and/or provide improvements in design, affordability, operation, maintenance, safety, and supporting technical and logistics documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS For Engineering positions:

A.       Degree:  professional engineering.  To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) static's, 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 of physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

B.      Combination of education and experience—college-level education, training, and/or technical 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:

1. Professional registration---Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.  Absent other means or qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.  For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision, as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.

2.     Written test----Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.

Applicants who have passed the EIT examination and have completed all the requirements for either (a) a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from an accredited college or university that included 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences, or (b) a BET from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) may be rated eligible for certain engineering positions at ND-2 level.  Eligibility is limited to positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of the engineering technology program.  Applications for positions that involve highly technical research, development, or similar functions requiring an advances level of competence in basic science must meet the basic requirements in paragraph A.

Because of the diversity in kind and quality of BET programs, graduates of other BET programs are required to complete at least 1 year of additional education or highly technical work experience of such nature as to provide reasonable assurance of the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for professional engineering competence.  The adequacy of this background must be demonstrated by passing the EIT examination.

3.       Specified academic courses---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 in the basic requirements.  The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A.

4.       Related curriculum---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 the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.  Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive).

Students who have completed all the requirements for or are candidates for the bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within nine months may be rated eligible for ND-2 or GS-5 level.

GS-7:  Students who have completed all the requirements for or are candidates for the bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within nine months may be rated eligible for GS-7 provided they meet one of the requirements below: 

     -  One full academic year of graduate level education in an appropriate field; or

    - 52 weeks of professional experience in an appropriate field comparable in difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 level work in the Federal service (if you have a professional engineering degree, up to 12 months or appropriate experience gained as a technician or technologist equivalent to the GS-5 level or higher may be credited in qualifying for GS-7 engineer);

      - Successful completion of a 5-year program of study (i.e. one designed to be completed in no less than 5 years) of at least 160 semester hours leading to a Bachelor's Degree in engineering in an accredited college or university; or

      - One year of appropriate student trainee experience in a cooperative work-study curriculum; or

     -  Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree that, by itself, is fully qualifying for the position (not a BS in engineering technology) which meets one of the following Superior Academic Achievement standards:

        (1) A standing in the upper third of your class or major subdivision at the time you apply;

        (2) A grade average of "B" (3.0 of a possible 4.0) or its equivalent for all course completed at the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum;

        (3) A B+ (3.5 of a 4.0) average or its equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study at the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate study;

        (4) Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies (other than freshman societies) that meet the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies.

ND-III or GS-9:  Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related discipline or 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (ND-II/GS-7). 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Professional engineering experience is defined as non-routine engineering work which requires:  (1) professional ability to apply scientific methodology to engineering problems; (2) comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences which characterize a professional engineering curriculum; and (3) continuing intensive development of professional knowledge and ability.  Professional work in engineering, like that in other fields of science, is marked by continuing personal effort to keep abreast of the advancing and changing discipline.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: To receive credit for education outside the U.S., you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

BASIS FOR RATING:  Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of applicable education and experience as described in their application or resume.  Applicants should clearly indicate the nature of applicable duties and responsibilities, and the time spent in each employment experience.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt for basic eligibility.  Registers or lists of eligibles will be available daily.

Applicants should indicate which grade or band level they wish to be evaluated for.  Applicants will be evaluated for the highest grade which they qualify for unless otherwise requested.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U.S. Citizenship.  Candidates selected must enroll in the Direct Deposit of Pay/Electronic Fund Transfer program.  A background investigation will be required.  Selectees will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.  Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Selectee may be required to take and pass a physical examination. 

DRUG TESTING:  The Department of the Navy is a Drug Free Workplace employer.  Incumbents of certain positions are subject to drug testing prior to employment and periodic random testing after entering on duty.  All other Department of the Navy employees may be subjected to drug testing based on reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use.

HOW TO APPLY:

You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the ‘Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement.  Please note:  your online resume may not be a complete application.  Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.  If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You may submit the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), a resume or any other written format you choose.  Competitors will be rated on the extent and quality of their experience, education and training, based on their statements and on any additional information submitted.  Applicants must state the hours per week worked and the starting and ending date (month and year) for all qualifying experience.  If your qualifying experience is only part of your job you must show the actual time, such as the number of hours per week or the percentage of time in the position that you spent doing the qualifying activities in order to receive proper credit.  Part-time experience will be prorated in calculating the amount of qualifying experience.  Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work such as in community, cultural, social services, and professional association activities, on the same basis as for paid experience, provided it is directly related to the job for which you are applying.  Therefore, you may report such experience if you feel that it represents qualifying experience for the position for which you are applying.

Applications submitted via mail must be postmarked by the closing date.

Applications may be submitted via e-mail to recruitment@navy.mil.

NOTE:   Applicants will receive consideration for the discipline that correlates to their degree, unless otherwise indicated on their application/resume.   Applicants requesting consideration for various disciplines must submit a separate application or resume for each.  Resumes or applications should reference the specific announcement number (11-01A, 11-01B, etc.) as it relates to the discipline they wish to be considered for.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: To receive proper consideration, you should submit all of the following information, as applicable.  Failure to do so may result in a low or ineligible rating.

·         Announcement number, titles series, and grade.

·         Full legal name and mailing address (with zip code), day and evening telephone numbers (with area code).

·         Country of citizenship

·         Veteran's preference

·         Complete SF-15 with the documentary proof required therein, if you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference.  Documentary proof will not be returned to applicants.

·         Copy of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214), which includes your condition of discharge, if you are claiming 5-point veteran's preference.

·         For experience most relevant to the position, include the name and address of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), job title, salary, a description of your duties, responsibilities, accomplishments, and hours worked per week for each job listed.  Indicate whether or not your current supervisor may be contacted.  Prepare a separate entry for each job.

·         Title/series/grade/dates of highest federal civilian position held.

·         For education, include name, city and state of high school/colleges/universities attended as well as date of diploma or GED.  Also, include type and year of any degrees received and majors.  If no degree, include total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.  Include a copy of transcripts and/or any degree(s).

·         To receive credit for relevant training list seminar/course titles, dates, numbers of hours and name of the institutions from which training was received.

·         Description of honors, awards, and special qualifications such as language skills, computer skills along with dates and how/where acquired, if relevant to the position.

·         If eligible for ICTAP, applicants must submit copy of agency Reduction in Force notice, a copy of most recent performance rating and a copy of most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.

WHERE TO OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIAL AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB:The Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) can be accessed electronically at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0612.pdf.   The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF 15) can be accessed electronically at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf.   For additional information regarding this announcement, you may call 1-877-441-1891.  

MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Completed forms should be mailed to:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Bldg 4, Code 3210

Philadelphia Naval Business Center

5001 S Broad Street

Philadelphia PA 19112

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE:  Applicants claiming Military Spouse Preference must request the Preference as part of the application and provide a copy of the sponsor's permanent change of station orders showing the spouse as an authorized dependent.  Applicants will not receive Military Spouse Preference if the request for Preference and orders are not provided at time of application.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: You must clearly identify your claim for veteran's preference on your application.  For additional information regarding veteran's preference, you may access the following Internet website:  http://www.dol.gov/dol/vets/public/programs/programs/preference/choice.htm.

5-POINT PREFERENCE.  A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 15, 1976, or who served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal, including the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor, November 20, 1995 – December 20, 1996, and Operation Joint Guard, December 20, 1996 – to be determined.

A 5-point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active duty during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992.  The law grants preference to anyone who is otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period regardless of where the person served or for how long.  “Otherwise eligibleâ€� means that the person must have been released from the service under honorable conditions and must have served a minimum of two years on active duty, or if a Reservist, must have served the full period for which called to active duty.

A 5 point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active duty anytime in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001 and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

If you are claiming a 5-point veteran preference you must provide a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of entitlement.

10-POINT PREFERENCE.  You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received the Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or, you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran.

If you are claiming 10-point veteran preference, you will need to submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.

ICTAP PRIORITY PROVISIONS: Current or former Federal employees who are or were on career or career conditional appointments may have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  To receive this consideration, applicants must be well qualified for the position to which applying.  To be well qualified, applicants must receive a score of 85 or higher.

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

"The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity staff at (301) 227-4430 to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests.  The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis."

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Andrew Alderfer
Phone: 215-897-1868
Email: andrew.alderfer@navy.mil Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
5001 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19112
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

METHOD OF REFERRAL:  When a vacancy occurs in a particular job series, we will draw from our inventory and produce a list of eligibles.  The names of non-selected applicants will be placed back in the active inventory for future consideration.

PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY:  Applications accepted under this announcement will be maintained for employment consideration for a period of six months unless removed from consideration due to acceptance of a permanent position, failure to reply to official correspondence, declination of a position, or other reasons.