- Position Title
- ENGINEER
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command
- Announcement Number
- ST-11268068-22-BM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 25, 2021 to Monday, November 8, 2021
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 a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
3.
Are you a spouse of an Armed Forces service member who is appointable under Non-Competitive EO 13473 Civil Service Appointment of Military Spouses?
You are eligible if you:
You are required to support your claim with the documents below:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate).
AND
If you are married to an active duty service member, documentation must include current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active duty service for more than 180 consecutive days
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter)
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment if eligible based on 100% disability due to service or as an un-remarried widow/widower of a service member killed while on active duty.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
You are eligible if you:
- Are married to an active duty service member who is ordered to active duty for more than 180 consecutive days OR
- Are the spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service connected injury OR
- Are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while on active duty.
You are required to support your claim with the documents below:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate).
AND
If you are married to an active duty service member, documentation must include current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active duty service for more than 180 consecutive days
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter)
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment if eligible based on 100% disability due to service or as an un-remarried widow/widower of a service member killed while on active duty.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
4.
Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service employee in the Command/UIC listed in the 'This job is open to' section at the top of the job opportunity announcement?
If you are:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are employed at this command in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold and the SF-50 you submit to support your eligibility claim has an effective date within the past year, it will not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. Be sure to provide an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI), and appointment/conversion SF-50s with an effective date more than one-year old).
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are:
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will show the UIC number in block 41 (e.g., "UIC:XXXXX) AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 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).
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are employed at this command in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold and the SF-50 you submit to support your eligibility claim has an effective date within the past year, it will not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. Be sure to provide an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI), and appointment/conversion SF-50s with an effective date more than one-year old).
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
5.
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
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you were (or will be) separated AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
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: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here 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.
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: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here 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.
7.
Are you a current or former land management agency employee, AND you:
served under a time-limited (temporary or term) appointment for a period totaling at least 24 months without a break in service of more than 2 years, AND
performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s), AND
are not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action(s) reflecting all periods of creditable service and fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
served under a time-limited (temporary or term) appointment for a period totaling at least 24 months without a break in service of more than 2 years, AND
performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s), AND
are not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action(s) reflecting all periods of creditable service and fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
4.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
5.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement. Further information can be found at: www.saferfederalworkforce.gov
Do you acknowledge and understand this requirement?
Do you acknowledge and understand this requirement?
Selection Criteria
1.
Please indicate which long-term temporary duty location(s) you have an interest in applying for consideration. Please select all that apply.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to accept a temporary promotion/reassignment not to exceed one year.
2.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
3.
I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
4.
I am willing and able to perform long-term temporary duty at locations other than my permanent duty station which may include travel by military or commercial aircraft/flights.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the ND-08XX, Professional Engineering Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a ND-0830/0855-04, ENGINEER.
3.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a ND-0830/0855-03, ENGINEER.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Adapt system engineering guidelines to accommodate environmental stress simulation technology and failure analysis requirements.
5.
Implement processes that improve system reliability, maintainability or capability of systems.
6.
Advise leadership on engineering, technical, design, and operational requirements.
7.
Perform or oversee testing of undersea weapons systems (e.g., torpedoes, MK30 targets, unmanned underwater vehicles) to ensure testing and equipment perform in accordance with approved safety and operation procedures.
8.
Conduct testing in support of Engineering Investigations, Failure Analyses, chemical analysis requests, design efforts, and acquisition program requirements.
9.
Review test and evaluation results relative to fault and failure analysis to identify deficiencies or anomalies within weapons systems components.
10.
Advise management to explain research and findings on how to solve a complex or high visibility issues.
11.
Develop solutions to mitigate or eliminate obstructions to engineering problems or issues.
12.
Resolve problems through scientific or engineering analysis to recommend improvements.
13.
Resolve technical conflicts involving unique situations with weapons systems and requirements.
14.
Discuss the approach, plan, and possible mathematical or statistical simulation work needed to reduce risk and cost, system failures, environmental impacts, and applicable test requirements.
15.
Address technical processes, procedures, practices, and requirements to support test engineering operations tasking.
16.
Document failure data obtained during systems readiness testing.
17.
Develop reports or presentation materials to provide project status for government leaders or key groups.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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?