Supervisory Engineer​/Scientist

Job Title

Duties

You will be responsible for the administrative and technical management of the branch and will lead a team of diverse engineers, and scientists as their first line supervisor, reporting directly to the Division Head.

You will hire and maintain a knowledgeable branch who utilize effective processes to accomplish their tasks, meet the needs of customers, and provide high-quality products.

You will Identify resources, develop priorities that are aligned with department guidance, and assign all work in support of project tasking and in accordance with those priorities.

You will provide technical and management oversight for project tasking and review and comment on significant technical products.

You will maintain awareness of branch employees' progress with respect to product development plans and proactively intervene as soon as risk factors become evident.

You will account for product development and accurate costing on all tasks assigned to your branch.

You will develop a skilled workforce by collaborating with employees on Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career plans, facilitating appropriate training opportunities, and mentoring.

You will Conduct performance appraisals (develop performance standards, conduct periodic performance discussions, complete midyear and end-of year reviews).

You will support personnel mentoring via career guidance discussions, technical assistance, and overall support.

You will develop near-term and far-term branch goals that support higher-level organizational goals and communicate these goals to employees.

You will address all safety, environmental, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), mandatory training, and other action items and data calls.

Requirements Conditions of employment

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR .