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Position Title
ENGINEER
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command
Announcement Number
DE-10588890-19-DPR Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 to Monday, September 16, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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
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3. 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:
  • 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.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
3. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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Conditions of Employment
1. Are you currently certified in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program and Level listed for this position?

NOTE: If you are certified in a different program or at a different level, please note this information in your resume.

For more information, please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Documents/dawiaoperatingguide.pdf
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2. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the ND-08XX, Professional Engineering Series. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a ND-08XX-04, ENGINEER. (limit characters)
3. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a ND-08XX-03, ENGINEER. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Manage ship projects to ensure ship design specifications are met. (limit characters)
5. Establish short and long range plans to accomplish project objectives. (limit characters)
6. Coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical experts to ensure integration and coordination on programs or projects. (limit characters)
7. Establish consensus between technical warrant holder and program office to balance technical requirements versus funding constraints. (limit characters)
8. Conduct risk analysis of engineering systems to identify problems and recommend solutions. (limit characters)
9. Develop engineering documentation to support the performance of alterations, maintenance, repair, and the conversion of ship systems. (limit characters)
10. Assess system engineering operations to determine the effectiveness of ship systems. (limit characters)
11. Collaborate with customers, sponsors, and managers both internal and external to the organization to translate requirements into an effective task plan. (limit characters)
12. Collaborate with engineers to complete ship installation, maintenance, or repair projects. (limit characters)
13. Build cross organizational working relationship with integrated product teams (IPTs), program acquisition resource managers (PARMS) and sponsor. (limit characters)
14. Develop written reports documenting project status, upgrades, or technical reviews for presentation to management. (limit characters)
15. Write correspondence to identify potential technical issues that will impact project completion. (limit characters)
16. Prepare system design proposals and technical documents for system projects related to ship equipment and systems. (limit characters)
17. Lead meetings to discuss issues and influence decision making. (limit characters)
18. Make oral presentations to relay technical information. (limit characters)
19. Present informational briefings to both internal and external audiences to support controversial decisions. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. 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? (limit characters)