Naval Architect

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0871-7/9/11/12/13, Naval Architect located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION
-ESD in Baltimore, Maryland.

You will serve as a Naval Architect and be responsible for preforming the most difficult and/or critical aspects and projects of the Section and in assisting the Section Chief to administer the function of the section These functions are associated with the construction, modernization, overhaul, conversion, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vessels. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include:
Conducting conceptual and preliminary design studies for proposed vessels based on operational requirements documents. Determines principal dimensions and hull type, powering requirements, general arrangement layout, preliminary structural arrangement and stability analysis. Recommends compromises or trade-offs to achieve optimum characteristics.

Analyzing, evaluating and developing naval architecture design plans, procurement specifications, hydrostatics, lines and offsets, calculations of hull strength, analyses of ship stability, resistance and propulsion, propeller selection, test and trial data, propulsion machinery selection and auxiliary machinery systems, functional arrangements plans, ventilation and air conditioning plans, bills of material, specifications, reports and test data associated with naval architecture.

Inspecting the preparations and conducting of inclining experiments of U. S. Coast Guard small vessels. Either checks the results of calculations prepared by others or performs the necessary calculations. Makes appropriate recommendations in case that stability criteria are not met. The incumbent uses, maintains and expands as necessary a limited library of computer programs to aid in the above tasks.

Developing statements of work for contracted design projects including cutter alterations. Monitors progress of contractors; approves or redirects efforts; and reviews submittals, plans, and specifications for technical accuracy and adherence to prescribed procedures. In addition to traditional manual drafting techniques, incumbent uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment to create new drawings or to modify existing drawings.

Analyzing, investigating and solving unusually difficult design problems referred to him/her by others. Performing engineering analysis to identify and correct problems in hydrodynamics, structure, stability, seakeeping and maneuvering. Analyzing, evaluating and developing plans, procurement specifications, more difficult calculations and designs.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. You must provide Transcripts Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in…