Industrial Engineering Technician

Industrial Engineering Technician – Summary

You will serve as an INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the IE & PI Branch, Code 986, Production Engineering & Facilities Division, Production Resources Department of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

• Advises management and/or production officials on the most effective standards, processes, methods, systems, procedures, and type or form of organization to accomplish mission and goals.
• Analyzes management problems and initiates productivity studies to provide alternatives.
• Analyzes manpower requirements to provide advice on the most appropriate distribution of manpower resources.
• Analyzes systemic feedback control (operational analyses) covering program status and effectiveness to provide input to management planning and scheduling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit e-verify.gov.
• Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade) and meet the requirement by the closing date.
• Within the Department of Defense, appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S. Code § 3326.
• Male applicants born after 12‑31‑59 must register for Selective Service.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain a security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously during the work shift.
• Work areas may contain harmful physical and chemical agents; applicants must participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Position may require travel within the continental U.S. and overseas; applicants must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience applying engineering principles and theories related to industrial engineering equipment, material handling equipment, and systems.
• Experience planning and accomplishing conventional assignments requiring adaptation and interpretation of standard practices, criteria, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience working with equipment, structures, and systems of other engineering disciplines applicable to industrial facilities and material handling equipment.
• Experience researching and applying methods, techniques, and developments for industrial material handling equipment and systems.

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience applying basic engineering principles and theories related to industrial engineering equipment, material handling equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Experience assisting with planning and accomplishing conventional assignments requiring adaptation and interpretation of standard practices, criteria, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience operating computer applications and database software.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and other standard federal employee benefits.