SUPERVISORY TECHNICIAN

To qualify.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must include providing leadership and guidance in technical and engineering services for complex projects and utilizing financial and administrative support tools for combat and weapon systems programs.

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-04 (GS-11/12) in federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience.
• Experience providing leadership and guidance in technical and engineering services for management, planning, and technical direction of complex projects.
• Experience utilizing financial and administrative support tools and processes in support of combat and weapon systems and equipment programs.
• Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs, is qualifying if it demonstrates the required competencies.
• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Serve as the first-level supervisor within NSWC Port Hueneme Division's Availability Planning Division.

• Assume a pivotal role in management, planning, and technical direction of complex Department of the Navy projects supporting multiple Surface Ship programs.
• Maintain continuous formal and informal dialogue with mid- and senior-level leaders, including Flag and Captain levels.
• Convey technical, programmatic, financial, and administrative efforts to ensure NSWC PHD leadership is apprised of project statuses, mission risks, and resource requirements.
• Lead Command initiatives related to strategic studies and long-range planning.
• Ensure all branch tasks and tactical executions align with established Command and Department Strategic Objectives, missions, and core values.

New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics; must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Relocation incentive may be authorized (a single payment to offset relocation costs).
• Telework eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at management discretion.
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) coverage.
• Life insurance options through the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements.
• ICTAP applicants must provide all required documentation at the time of application to be considered well-qualified.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they are determined Best Qualified.
• Federal annuitants are subject to DoD and DON policy on employment of annuitants.
• For questions, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• The hiring manager may conduct interviews; you will be notified of rating and referral decisions.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is a shore command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) located in Port Hueneme, California. It provides in-service engineering, logistics, and integration support for surface ship combat and weapon systems, ensuring fleet readiness and modernization. This Supervisory Technician position is within the Availability Planning Division of the Modernization & Installation Department, which oversees the planning and execution of complex shipboard system installations and overhauls. NSWC PHD offers a collaborative environment where technical professionals contribute directly to national defense, with opportunities for career growth in federal service. Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division is named as the hiring organisation for the SUPERVISORY TECHNICIAN post.