EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will provide expert-level troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and complex engineering repair support for all specialized systems onboard Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft and unmanned systems.
• You will monitors all intermediate, depot, and command-level repairs for NSW craft, Preventative Maintenance execution and documentation, coordinating schedules and progress closely with the Senior Supervisory Equipment Specialist.
• You will manage technical tracking and supports auditing and cataloging of parts and engineering configurations originating from Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Liaison Action Reports (LARs), and technical directives.
• You will represent the command during depot-level repair availabilities, performing technical oversight and quality verification in private and military shipyard environments, and functions as a key technical Subject Matter Expert.
• You will provide critical technical inputs to Bid Specifications for all Required Overhaul (ROH) packages and pre-deployment maintenance cycles.
• You will ensure all maintenance and repair activities conform to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Special Warfare Command (WARCOM), and NSWG-4 instructions and technical specifications.
• You will coordinate the technical scheduling, configuration validation, and material issuance of combatant craft and critical operational outfitting gear to deploying Troop detachments.
• You will prepare technical briefs and data packages for, and actively participates in, NSW Combatant Craft Program Management Reviews and Configuration Control Boards.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Up to 40% of travel (CONUS/OCONUS) may be required to support remote detachments, shipyard availabilities, and emergent overseas repairs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate government tactical and non-tactical vehicles.
• Must maintain a valid U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

Your resume must also 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: Overseeing military engineering and repair department executing planned or emergent maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting; managing repairs on NSW Combatant Craft, transporters, prime movers, and/or trailers.

Desired Skills:
- System Integration: Direct, hands-on experience working with high-performance special operations combatant craft (specific work with CCH, CCM, and CCA tactical marine platforms constitutes higher rating).
- System Diagnostics: Deep technical experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex marine systems (e.g., MTU and Viking diesel engines, waterjet propulsion, ZF surface drives, and marine electrical/hydraulic systems).
- Standards Compliance: Experience applying and enforcing Navy/DoD technical authorities, specifically NAVSEA and WARCOM instructions, policies, and technical manuals.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not 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.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.