LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

You will serve as a Combat Systems Alignment Lead Engineering Technician in Code 287 of the Engineering Department of SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.

You'll serve as a regional technical authority and Subject Matter Expert providing direct support for complex and extensive equipment on a variety of U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and U.S. Coast Guard platforms covered within SWRMC's Area of Responsibility and other locations as assigned.

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A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

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.

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires the ability to work onboard ships. Approximately 30% of the work is performed in an office setting. Work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign Naval platforms at berths, at anchor or buoys within the harbor. On numerous occasions and with short notice, there will be requirements to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) utilizing government as well as commercial aircraft. Flights are utilized for transfer to/from ships at sea. High line transfer from ship to ship may be required.

This position requires the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding. The shipboard investigation phase of a task involves considerable walking, climbing up vertical ladders, bending and crawling in and around the systems/equipment with marginal accessibility being a frequent problem.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.. Work involves frequent on-site inspections, which expose incumbent to shipboard conditions such as hazardous electrical voltages, explosive, flammable or incendiary materials, entering enclosed spaces 6 below the ship's water line and exposure to noise and heat in shipboard combat systems/engineering spaces.

You must be able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 50 pounds in weight.