Total 46 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

• You will make engineering studies of assigned work to determine overall requirements such as component size and capability, arrangement, special material, and work involvement of other codes.
• You will conduct investigations aboard ship to obtain information for development and determination of working plan adaptability and implementation.
• You will investigate structural failures or damages and prepares reports including remedial action(s) to prevent further occurrences.
• You will have the authority to disapprove unsatisfactory work packages and be responsible for submission of work packages that have been approved at their level to the Branch Head for final review and approval.
• You will identify and resolve structural problems encountered during pre-fabrication, installation, and grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts.

• You will develop and conduct technical reviews of facilities planning products (i.e., Basic Facilities Requirements [BFRs], Facilities Plans) to determine if objectives are met.
• You will develop, coordinate, and review facility planning and requirement documents; FPD, PRC, FPC, PBFR, SSER, FMP for new Weapons Systems Introduction.
• You will lead other planners in providing facilities planning and engineering services to clients.
• You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams on project management directives for successful project execution within planning and design standards.
• You will advise on solutions to problems encountered during the planning and design phases of project development.
• You will develop alternative solutions to planning design and engineering issues.

• You will develop and conduct technical reviews of facilities planning products (i.e., Basic Facilities Requirements [BFRs], Facilities Plans) to determine if objectives are met.
• You will develop, coordinate, and review facility planning and requirement documents; FPD, PRC, FPC, PBFR, SSER, FMP for new Weapons Systems Introduction.
• You will lead other planners in providing facilities planning and engineering services to clients.
• You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams on project management directives for successful project execution within planning and design standards.
• You will advise on solutions to problems encountered during the planning and design phases of project development.
• You will develop alternative solutions to planning design and engineering issues.

• You will make engineering studies of assigned work to determine overall requirements such as component size and capability, arrangement, special material, and work involvement of other codes.
• You will conduct investigations aboard ship to obtain information for development and determination of working plan adaptability and implementation.
• You will make investigations of structural failures or damages and prepares reports including remedial action to prevent further occurrences.
• You will provide technical guidance and direct the development and preparation of complete work packages and specifications, including technical guidance for design specifications, design calculations, and working plan development.
• You will provide technical guidance for inspection of work drawings for complete design projects, to determine conformance with specifications, material and functional requirements.

• You will develop construction program execution schedules to verify progress is made within established timeframes.
• You will execute construction within cost and schedule constraints to ensure adherence to performance or budgetary requirements.
• You will recommend strategies to eliminate obstacles to achieve program goals.
• You will coordinate construction operations between a contractor and an organization or client to verify project completion within established timeframes.
• You will supervise a group of construction manager, engineers and engineering technicians.

• You will monitor construction activity to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and scheduling.
• You will manage the technical submittal process to ensure submittals meet contract requirements.
• You will manage the change order process required to address unforeseen conditions, differing site conditions, design deficiencies, etc.
• You will review construction project parameters (e.g., integration, scope, time, cost, quality, communication, procurement, risk management) to recommend changes that will improve the overall project results.
• You will negotiate design modifications with representatives to verify operational agreements satisfy the interests of facilities programs and projects.
• You will apply professional knowledge of engineering/architectural principles and theories consistent in type, scope, and depth with that acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
• You will apply general knowledge of the various types of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and regulations governing Federal contract administration.

Note: This announcement has a 100 applicant limit. The announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the day it reaches 100 applicants, or on the posted closing date, whichever occurs first.

The position is located in the Department of the Interior (the Department), Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) and serves as the Information Technology (IT) Program Manager for OHA under the direction and supervision the Deputy Director. The incumbent exercises management and oversight over information technology resources for OHA and has responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing all IT program activities and projects.
At the full performance level, GS-15, the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Leads the development of an integrated program to develop, coordinate, and manage IT assets and projects as well as develop and manage IT budget, capital planning (CPIC), staffing, and acquisition strategies. Tracks all OHA IT assets including warranties and determines refresh cycles.

2. Advocates innovative uses of technology to ensure acquisition of information resources maximizes value and manages risks and develops an understanding of the organization's mission and proactively identifying technology that would serve to modernize and make processes more efficient.

3. Performs project implementation and troubleshooting functions that include: planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the rollout of projects that have an IT component (including hardware such as copiers, mail machines as well as the deployment or updating of software).

4.Plays a leadership role in the development and deployment of IT systems or software, communicating regularly with all OHA employees affected and the Department's OCIO and providing regular updates on the status of deployment with OHA leadership. Monitors issues with external users of IT systems, identifies trends.

4. Manages and works with OCIO IT support on all OHA software or hardware system, particularly OHA main system that provides for e-filing and case docket management; develops a command of its technical function as well as an understanding how the system supports OHA's mission.

5. Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative on acquisitions of software or hardware with a significant IT component and provides contracting support on contracting efforts with any IT component. Serves as a technical lead. Follows through during development of major IT systems Serves as a key contact on Interagency Agreements related to IT. Works with OCIO to ensure acquisitions meet DOI requirements and will function with DOI systems.

6. Provides IT expertise in evaluating the organization's need for software, hardware, or other IT systems or assets; applying project management expertise to all aspects of the organization's IT operations and plans.

7. Communicates with organizational employees, establishing a network of contacts throughout the organization, and meeting regularly to discuss ongoing IT issues and provide solutions and feedback, coordinating deployments of IT software/hardware. Keeping the OHA website up to date.

8. Identifies possible improvements and troubleshoots IT issues that arise with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and the IT Helpdesk; creates "how to" instructional sheets to assist employees with IT, communicating with the Administration Division on Property management and inventory as well as contracts with an IT component, and tracking and alerting employees of upcoming IT updates and deployments.

9. Serves as the key organizational contact on IT matters, represents the organization and participates in Departmental IT meetings, responds to IT data calls, and coordinates with OCIO on reimbursable service agreements for IT services.

10. Provides organization-wide change leadership for crucial initiatives and to revitalize and modernize operations through collaboration with OCIO, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of IT policies, procedures, and systems to ensure effective and cost efficient information resources management.

Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $163,964 - $191,900
*First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their
respective grade level.

Your new company
This is a great opportunity with a growing business who design bespoke solutions for clients within the manufacturing industry, due to increased client demand they are seeking an experienced Design Engineer with strong experience in Solidworks.
Your new role
You will be joining a team of designers working on bespoke projects, designing and providing solutions for clients across a wide range of manufacturing services. You will produce drawings of parts/assemblies from customer specifications using Solidworks, source parts where necessary, including seals and bearings and other bought in materials. Using DFM/feasability assessments (can we make it/how do we make it/cost to make) from there provide 3D modelling facilities and support the engineering teams with site visits, offering solutions to clients where appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience in Solidworks, a background in engineering with problem solving mindset, able to work well in a team, hands on to deliver the best service to the client, from design to supporting on-site installations. Strong attention to detail and the ability to design systems and machinery with strong project management skills to manage customer deadlines.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity where projects are fast-paced and changing weekly, a great opportunity for a creative designer. Salary is based on 40 hours per week with overtime available, holiday 25+ 8, sick pay, pension and other company benefits.
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• You will provide supervision, assistance and guidance to other designers, engineers / architects and others as appropriate.
• You will resolve complaints from individual employees, resolve group grievances, investigate serious complaints as necessary to ensure timely and effective conflict resolution.
• You will plan design and sketch overall solutions for architectural and engineering features of complex and difficult projects for preliminary as well as final design projects.
• You will perform basic architectural and / or engineering studies and investigations to determine the most economical methods of fulfilling a program requirement.
• You will serve as the architectural and engineering specialist providing design and other technical expertise for the command.
• You will design, plans and specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects up to MILCON scope.

• You will direct and coordinate the efforts of the division in the accomplishment of strategic and quality programs for all work aboard naval vessels.
• You will develop dynamic system models in support of the Department of Quality and Strategic Plan and assess proposed improvement initiatives and impact.
• You will be responsible for implementing departmental and NAVSEA quality, training, technical and strategic initiatives at the division level, including continuous improvement programs.
• You will resolve technical and design problems beyond the capacity of the support personnel and make recommendations to management regarding problems that involve strategic and quality policy determinations.
• You will manage a variety of quality oversight and improvement initiatives associated with the divisional metrics across all ship/submarine platforms during planning and execution of work at NNSY.

• You will provide timely, professional architectural products, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.
• You will lead multidisciplinary in-house design teams in providing architectural design work products and services within milestones and quality standards.
• You will coordinate architectural design with engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
• You will execute design and analyses, utilizing advanced architectural software.
• You will exhibit proficiency in the Whole Building Design Guide (WBGD), current version of AutoCAD, architectural design/analysis software, and Specs Intact, utilized for the completion of the design drawings and specifications.
• You will provide post construction award services to include review and approval of contractor submittals.

• Responsible as the supervisor for ensuring that the work assignments of two (2) other Interior Designers, of EMS, are carried out by performing a range of duties. Overall, the incumbent is responsible for two (2) full-time Interior Designers, two (2) Painters, and two (2) Maintenance Workers.
• Distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
• Keep in touch with the status and progress of work, make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, and obtain assistance from the Chief, EMS, on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly.
• Keeps Chief of EMS, informed on expected time of work completion.
• Maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Give on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of interior design standards, procedures, policies, directives and answer questions of interior designers.
• Establish and maintain a HVAMC Interior Design standard finish library for various types of offices and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor work in progress and review completed work to see that instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met.
• Amend or reject work not meeting established standards, referring questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards to the Chief, EMS.
• Resolve complaints of employees at an informal level, as needed.
• Identifies training needs of employees and resources to receive training.
• Establish performance standards and complete performance Appraisals.
• Perform regular interior design duties as set by the Chief' EMS.
• Inspects, replaces, re-configures furniture as required by conducting continuous inspections of all areas and meeting with stakeholders in the facility and CBOCs.
• Incumbent establishes, coordinates and maintains a station annual paint schedule to ensure all patient care areas are maintained and reports status of paint schedule to Chief EMS.
• In addition, the incumbent works with site managers, department chiefs, project engineers, and contractors in planning, designing and developing space including space programming, technical specifications and budgets.
• Consults with site managers, department chiefs and project engineers on Major, Minor, NRM and station level construction programs.
• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients, staff and visitors.
• May participate in the Environment of Care Inspection Program documenting compliance with The Joint Commission, Fire & Safety and National Design Standards as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About The Company

My client an established design and manufacturer of bespoke, turnkey industrial machinery and subcontract services are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer or Draughtsperson. As a Design Engineer or Draughtsperson, you will be responsible for undertaking a variety engineering tasks, including designing, researching and prototyping new products. The successful candidate should have hands-on experience of using CAD and CAE software, such as SolidWorks and/or Inventor.

Design Engineer / Draughtsman - Key Responsibilities

• Modelling & Reproducing Drawings of Parts/Assemblies from Customer Drawings / Sketches in AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Inventor while applying correct tolerances and or Geometric Tolerancing
• Measuring Supplied Parts / Samples and producing Drawings, including Reverse Engineering
• Site Visits for Surveying & Engineered Solutions Purposes
• Liaising with customers regarding requirement and technical details
• Sourcing Engineering Technical data (Seals, Bearings, Bought in Parts, Materials Etc)
• Engineering Calculations (Density of materials Etc, Motor requirements, Sealing solutions)
• Providing 3D CAM model Data to Machine Shop
• Issuing drawings / jobs to Machine shop
• Performing measuring Checks on machined parts
• Data entry (logging of orders on database, Work Scheduler)
• Producing DXF Drawings from customer drawings, sketches and templates for use by profiling (laser / Waterjet)
• Reverse engineering parts from customer samples
• Producing Folding Drawings for Press operators
• Calculating material requirements for rolled parts
• Converting Drawing formats for laser department

Design Engineer Draughtsman - Experience Requirements

• Ideally educated to a minimum HND level in Mechanical Engineering (Degree would be preferred)
• An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles
• A creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, with the ability to transition these through to part development
• A sound knowledge of SolidWorks and/or Inventor CAD, technical drawings and 3D modelling
• A good knowledge and understanding of the qualities of metals, materials and components
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Lead diverse teams of facilities professionals through all stages of planning, design, and construction.
• Determine customer requirements, balance against relevant construction codes and NASA standards, and provide facilities solutions.
• Develop drawings, specifications, and estimates that will be used by contractors to solicit bids for execution of construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost of design and construction tasks executed by support contractor.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to peers on the topic of interior renovations and building envelop.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• You will write technical or business briefings and summaries on topics and initiatives for dissemination to management and other organizations.
• You will review construction project parameters (e.g., integration, scope, time, cost, quality, communication, procurement, risk management) to recommend changes that will improve the overall project results.
• You will prepare cost estimates and design scopes to ensure that architectural-engineering objectives are met in the most efficient and economical manner.
• You will monitor financial obligations (e.g., cost planning, program budgeting, financial related management) to ensure fund expenditures adhere to budgetary policies.
• You will review design and construction projects to develop recommendations for more efficient or cost-effective means.
• You will develop project management plans addressing schedules, costs or other resources.
• You will review design and construction projects from a technical and an economic standpoint.