QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MATERIALS & PROCESSES).

Responsibilities

• Direct administration, oversight, and quality control of the PSNS and IMF Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program.
• Interpret source documents (NAVSEA manuals, military specifications, industry standards, etc.) and serve as the Shipyard technical authority to assure proper implementation of NDT requirements into Shipyard processes.
• Conduct surveillance of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) personnel, accomplish or monitor reinspection of previously inspected items, and perform program assessments to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Investigate problems associated with NDT and welding and recommend and direct corrective actions and improvements.
• Participate in internal and external Nondestructive Testing (NDT) audits.
• Examine and certify all nuclear and non-nuclear NDT personnel to ensure competence and qualification to perform NDT in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Approve NDT procedures, training plans, and workmanship standards; establish training requirements for NDT personnel; and provide training to other codes and shops when requested.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet time-in-grade requirements (at least one year at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents (fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals); participation in medical surveillance programs is required.
• Must work in small and/or confined spaces.
• Must work onboard ships.
• 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.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.

Qualifications

GS-12: Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate: performing nondestructive testing (NDT) quality assurance duties, such as conducting NDT inspections, training and certifying personnel, and performing program assessments to ensure materials, processes, and fabrication meet technical standards and specifications.

GS-11: Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate: performing nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection and applying quality assurance principles to NDT programs. Under the direction of senior personnel, assisting with surveillances, monitoring re-inspections, and performing program assessments in compliance with technical requirements.

Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Quality Assurance, 1910 Series: Additional qualification information is available from the Office of Personnel Management website.

Education (in lieu of specialized experience for GS-11): Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; OR successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related field; OR successful completion of an LL.M. degree related to the position; OR a combination of experience and graduate education equating to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted if qualifying using education.

Schedule

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels.