Summary You will serve the Code 222 Project Support Engineer, Supervisory Engineering Technician in the Availability Support Division of the Engineering Department of SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. Responsibilities You will be responsible for technical and repair support of diversified and complex shipboard techniques and processes relating to Ships Systems. You will provide engineering support for the planning, execution, and closeout of depot level availabilities on surface ships. You will plan work and assign tasks to subordinates, set priorities and approve work schedules. You will evaluate performance of personnel, mentor, give advice and counsel on work and administrative matters. You will prepare, submit and justify the Branch's tasking agreements with other commands. You will manage branch finances to ensure proper utilization and expenditures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing technical engineering guidance by managing complex shipboard systems (e.g. hull, mechanical, electrical) and projects to ensure optimal performance and mission readiness. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Additional Information Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is one of five regional maintenance centers (RMCs) that reports to Commander, Naval Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC). As a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) field activity under CNRMC, SWRMC contributes to the NAVSEA mission: "We design, build, deliver, and maintain ships and systems on time and on cost for the United States Navy." We provide a "one stop shop" maintenance philosophy which includes planning, execution, and close out of maintenance actions required to keep our ships combat ready. Our support ranges include casualty repair, fleet technical assistance calls, innovative intermediate work in various production shops, and depot level "heavy lifting" capability to overhaul and maintain ships throughout their deployment cycle This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may 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.