QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)

Summary You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) for the Hull/Structure Fit-up, Accuracy Control, Welding and Allied Processes Surveillance Division of the QA Department of SUPSHIP GULF COAST. Responsibilities You will be responsible for quality assurance efforts to monitor contractor compliance to the Navy and commercial hull/structure fit-up, accuracy control, welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and allied processes specifications and standards. You will perform procedure reviews, conduct independent surveys and Hull/NDT focused audits, provide in-process inspections, witness contractor weld qualifications, testing, and evaluations. You will Analyze the inspection results against the technical and contractual requirements, and use sound judgment to make good decisions based on the information gathered and analyzed. You will assist in maintaining the SUPSHIP Gulf Coast NDT/E program by training surveillance branch personnel in hull/NDT focused audit methods, and perform hull/NDT focused surveys of SUPSHIP cognizant shipbuilding contracts. You will assist in developing, conducting and reviewing internal training programs within the technical, industrial, and professional specialties (structure fit-up, welding, accuracy control and NTE), and areas of expertise. You will have detailed knowledge and technical experience in hull/structure fit-up, welding, brazing, accuracy control processes, and inspection standards used in the shipbuilding industry. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also 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 analyzing shipboard procedure and inspection processes related to hull/structure fit-up, welding or non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure ship overhaul, repair or conversion projects meet quality and certification requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: 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 in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.