Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Engineering Division of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR.

This announcement is for an Upward Mobility Program position. The Upward Mobility Program is a unique job opportunity. This program is designed to provide Department of Navy employees career growth opportunities who have potential but do not presently meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for this position. The entry level for this position is GS-09 with a full performance level of GS-12.

Knowledge of employees selected may vary and will require the development of an individually tailored training plan to assist them in qualifying for the full performance level of this position. Eligibility requires that the employee be performing satisfactorily, complete all training requirements, acquire the requisite qualifications and have met time-in-grade eligibility for career ladder promotions.

This recruitment is open to current UIC 4523A employees with experience at the WG-10 grade level or higher demonstrating the basic knowledge, skills, and ability evaluating technical engineering procedures or work methods to identify, evaluate or resolve operational problems or work control deficiencies to recommend improved work procedures or corrective action in support of the repair, modification, or overhaul of ships or submarines.

Employee Participation Requirements

• Must be a current permanent employee serving under a competitive appointment, or on a time-limited or excepted appointment that provides for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment (e.g., VRA, Schedule A Individuals with Disabilities). Management may limit area of consideration to command employees who meet any of the criteria;
• Apply through USAJOBS or Flyer for a Program position that has an entry level at the same or lower grade level of the position currently held by the employee; AND
• Have a current annual performance rating of fully successful or equivalent rating

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.In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify for the GS-09 Grade Leve l with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.