- Position Title
- NAVAL ARCHITECT
- Agency
- U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief
- Announcement Number
- ST-10166551-18-DMK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 19, 2018 to Monday, April 9, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
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
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
4.
Are you a family member of a U.S. Armed Forces member or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the local commuting area; AND, you reside with your sponsor or you will be relocating to your sponsor's duty station within 30 days?
5.
Are you a former competitive service federal employee and you:
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application. Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Resource Center.
- previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) and have veterans' preference; OR
- were career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application. Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
7.
Have you previously worked or been working in a federal position for 5 years or more in a foreign location(s) AND have not had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (i.e., Guam) for at least 2 years?
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
8.
Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR a military spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
9.
Are you a spouse of an active duty military member who has been authorized to relocate via a permanent change of station (PCS) move to the local commuting area of this foreign overseas duty station who:
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
- Was married on or prior to the date of my sponsor's PCS orders; AND
- Has not been appointed using this authority under these orders and have not accepted or declined a continuing position at this duty station.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
10.
Are you currently employed as a permanent civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency?
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by statute.
You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
11.
Are you currently employed in the Department of the Navy (DON) (Navy or Marine Corps) as a permanent career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service; OR are you currently on a permanent Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) with Department of Navy; OR are you serving on an excepted service Schedule A family member appointment the DON in the local commute area?
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
12.
Are you a veteran or preference eligible (such as derived preference) whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to accept an "Emergency Essential" position. This entails continued performance of duties and responsibilities during periods of national emergencies and/or mobilization. I am willing to accept that I may be required to take part in readiness exercises; that I must be removed from military recall status; and that I may not join a reserve unit during my mobilization.
2.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
3.
I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.
4.
I am willing and able to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays).
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0871, Professional Naval Architecture Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0871-12, NAVAL ARCHITECT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Analyze naval architectural engineering test results to ensure that the data is technically correct.
4.
Conduct feasibility and engineering assessment, design trade-off studies and concepts for innovative solutions or development of future maritime systems.
5.
Adapt engineering guidelines to accommodate vessel-specific requirements (e.g., unique materials or specifications).
6.
Coordinate the development of design and engineering support across the lifecycle of ship system integration efforts.
7.
Develop special engineering studies for implementation of new hull system concepts or resolutions to deficiencies in existing systems.
8.
Develop specifications and standards for technical performance to ensure acceptable shipboard designs.
9.
Evaluate alternative methods to recommend modifications to standard naval architectural practices.
10.
Maintain current with engineering developments to integrate new engineering technology into current operations.
11.
Conduct investigations aboard ships to develop or determine adaptability of design plans.
12.
Define requirements necessary to accomplish work for naval ship design projects.
13.
Develop new ship concept designs to improve mission effectiveness and cost efficiency.
14.
Brief senior leaderships on the progress achieved toward meeting strategic objectives.
15.
Correspond with ship design integrated product teams to plan, organize, and manage ship projects.
16.
Discuss Ship or Ship System design issues in conferences or meetings with leaders.
17.
Explain architectural behavior of various materials when designing naval vessels.
18.
Lead conferences or meetings to influence decision making on ship design and modernization issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?