Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will review supportability data for compliance with program requirements.
• You will establish and maintain contact with officials and managers throughout the Navy.
• You will review and recommend improvements to current specifications, standards, and technical publications.
• You will assist in the completion of design specification and drawings.
• Duties and responsibilities vary by location.

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• 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.
• You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You may 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.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional education, training and experience. Positions may be in any DAWIA Career Field at Level I, II, or III.
• This position may be designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must be a member of the Acquisition Corps, become a member, or obtain a waiver at the time of selection and sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You may be subject to random testing.
• You may be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. Those selected for a supervisory position will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Position selected for may or may not be under a bargaining unit.
• Warrant authority above the small purchase threshold may be required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) Performing routine assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or Senior Packaging Specialist; 2) Utilizing familiar formats, methods, and procedures; and 3) Communicating clearly both orally and in writing.

FOR THE GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) Working independently, but within the framework of established practices and prescribed procedures; 2) Performing more complicated assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or Senior Packaging Specialist; and 3) Reading and interpreting equipment drawings.

FOR THE GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) Reviewing and modifying technical standards and publications; 2) Performing more complicated assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or Senior Packaging Specialist; 3) Preparing and updating departmental tracking documents; and 4) Using packaging and preservation methods and materials.

FOR THE GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) Providing advice and guidance concerning equipment and systems; 2) Performing more complicated assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or Senior Packaging Specialist; 3) Communicating clearly both orally and in writing; and 4) Using packaging and preservation methods and materials.

FOR THE GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: 1) Coordinating and monitoring the workload of team members; 2) Providing oversight for acquisitions in the form of development of packaging requirements, procedures and guidance; 3) Utilizing technical knowledge of physical, chemical and equipment operational requirements of each item and the application of engineering fundamentals (i.e. strength of materials, stress and strain analysis, etc.); and 4) Serving as the primary point of contact for development of ongoing policy guidance for storage matters.

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=GS-ADMIN.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Positions may require a Financial Management Level I, II, or III certification per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. The certification level must be achieved within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are outlined in the DoD Instruction 1300.26.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed and in equivalent pay systems (e.g., NH, NJ, NK, etc.). Selectees may be appointed to a position with promotion potential (e.g. selected at the GS-5 grade with potential to the GS-11). If selected below the full performance level, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.