NUCLEAR MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR (SHIPS)

Summary You will serve as a Nuclear Mechanical and Structural Systems Inspector (SHIPS) in the Refueling Branch, Nuclear Inspection Division, Quality Assurance Office of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. THIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION, NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR; MAY BECOME PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. Responsibilities You will perform mechanical, piping, structural, pre-arrival and material condition assessment inspections, certification and acceptance of completed work reviews on nuclear reactor plant, refueling, and overhaul work. You will perform receipt inspection, pre-use inspection, and marking verification of naval nuclear material ensuring proper material control and traceability is maintained. You will perform weld joint in-process and acceptance inspections for nuclear welding and non-destructive tests. You will prepare Nuclear Deficiency reports to initiate and authorize rejection of workmanship, components, materials and procedures that do not meet specification. You will ensure reactor grade cleanliness is maintained in accordance with local directives as required by NAVSEA specifications for reactor plant cleanliness. You will ensure the safety and operational capabilities of nuclear reactor plant systems. You will maintain records of inspections performed, results of inspections, and corrective actions taken in accordance with local directives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to Inspect as a Nuclear Mechanical & Structural Systems Inspector (SHIPS) performing duties such as: Maintaining a highly sophisticated and complex nuclear reactor plant system in accordance with critical design requirements and specifications. Performing inspections and verifying that specifications are being followed, using knowledge of all nuclear trades. Testing temporary systems and equipment after completion of work for proper circulation, flow, pressure and leak free joints. Performing reactor refueling operations, weld joint in-process and acceptance inspections for nuclear welding and Non-Destructive Testing. Interpreting diagrams, specifications, drawings and interrelated procedure and technical requirements. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal Annuitant Information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/documents/civilianjobs/fedcivannuitants.pdf Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, displaced federal employees must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating of 85 or higher. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility, please review the following link: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.