Supervisory Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Engineer in an engineering and research division
• Focus: Complex engineering projects, technical oversight, and expert advisory

Description

Apply experimental engineering theories to the development, execution, and advisory support of assigned projects. Ensure projects remain aligned with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and policies. Analyze technical data, communicate results through presentations, and assess how new technology and requirements impact existing projects, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and execute complex engineering projects from conception to completion
• Ensure assigned projects are consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies
• Analyze data and provide consultative/expert advisory services
• Communicate results via oral and written presentations
• Modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve engineering problems
• Assess impact of new technology and requirements on current projects, systems, and processes

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify
• Meet time-in-grade requirements if currently a federal employee applying for GS jobs
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: registered for Selective Service
• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
• DAWIA: required Acquisition Functional Area/category certification within established timeframes
• Complete required training and obtain/maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS; capable of traveling on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods

Qualifications

• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05 to GS-11 (or ND-02)
• Specialized experience must include: managing complex engineering solutions to operational problems; allocating personnel and equipment resources to oversee engineering project preparation/review/execution; frequent collaboration and communication with program manager, logistics, technical authorities, and stakeholders to identify and resolve engineering problems
• Education must meet OPM basic requirements (e.g., ABET-accredited professional engineering degree; EI/EIT or PE licensure; FE exam passed; or other specified education options)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.