QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the FLEET READINESS CENTER MID-ATLANTIC, FRCMA VRT DEPT of FLTREADCEN DET MID ATLANTIC PAX RIVER. Responsibilities You will be required to obtain and maintain NAVSEA and NAVAIR Level III NDT certification including Magnetic Particle (MP), Liquid Penetrate (PT), Visual (VT), and Dimensional disciplines. You will plan and carry out assignments independently, determine the scope and level of quality activities based on the requirements, and apply Quality Assurance policies/procedures, and effects coordination with other activities as required. You will conduct Quality Assurance audits, reviews, and studies and to analyze the results. You will plan and implement appropriate procedures during prototype, pre-production, and production. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your 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 the following: Substantial knowledge and experience in ensuring the quality and reliability in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) catapult and arresting gear system maintenance and overhaul processes aboard aircraft carriers, air capable ships and shore facilities; Qualifications to perform Visual Test (VT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), and Magnetic Particle (MT) inspections IAW NAVSEA TECHNICAL PUBLICATON 271; and Technical expertise within an ALRE maintenance and overhaul organization that includes conducting in-house audits, overseeing quality control processes, analyzing data, and developing strategies or policies to achieve higher quality. Must have at least Level II Qualifications. Examples of qualifying experience include: 1) Providing program administrative oversight and using analytical methods and techniques to ensure and manage each discipline for program compliance. 2) Provide Weld/Brazing/Soldering/NDT (Non-Destructive Test) Program guidance for incorporation into VRT Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 3) Performing inspections, monitoring, auditing, evaluating, and maintaining Quality Characteristics Lists (QCLs) and on-site technical surveillance over complex manufacturing operations required in the prototyping, production, repair, assembly, disassembly, overhaul, alignment, and test of ALRE systems and components. 4) Monitors and facilitates implementation of sound business practices to improve product or service quality, turn-around-time and costs, and overall performance parameters. 5) Applies knowledge of product standards/characteristics, production methods, special test methods, and technical data to analyze quality data and develop reports on quality levels achieved 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 Required to obtain and maintain Level III NDT certification including Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrate, Visual and Dimensional disciplines 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/