You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY MATERIALS ENGINEER/CHEMICAL ENGINEER in the WATERFRONT SUPPORT BRANCH (134.3), LABORATORY DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
For GS-0806-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0806-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's 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. For GS-0893-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0893-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's 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. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/materials-engineering-series-0806/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/chemical-engineering-series-0893/ 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.
You will serve as the subject matter technical expert for matters in rubber, paint, and plastics.
You will plan and conduct physical, chemical, and equipment studies of a very complex and difficult nature in support of NAVSEA and other regulatory requirements.
You will advise on improvement of equipment, procedural methods, and ensure that specialized equipment is procured, modified, and installed.
You will determine if existing equipment and methods can be modified to meet test criteria and you will assist other laboratory personnel in solving difficult or unusual problems.