NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSPECTOR LEADER

Summary You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSPECTOR LEADER in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT of FLTREADCEN EAST. Responsibilities You will apply detailed knowledge and experience in performing incoming, in-process, post rework, and analytical nondestructive inspection of components and structures for all types of aircraft. You will apply the selected method and technique to specified areas on assembled or disassembled aircraft, engines, missiles, ground support equipment, and related components as well as stock material in various stages of fabrication or repair. You will interpret instructions received from supervisors and plan the division of the workload accordingly, based on the employees availability, ability, and capability. You will request personnel in accordance with workload requirements and assure that the necessary blueprints, tools, directives, and supplies are obtained. You will counsel trainees on their performance and progress. You will assist engineering personnel during analytical rework operations and aircraft crash damage investigations. 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 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE. 1) Being consulted by other journeyman shop employees on the most difficult tasks and have led work team(s), 2) on an ongoing basis, relaying instructions from supervisor to other trade workers; 3) planning and assigning immediate tasks; ensuring plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and equipment are available, as required; 4) briefing co-workers on work processes, practices, new procedures, and directives; coordinating work of co-workers to ensure event schedules are met; 5) inspecting work in progress; updating supervisor on progress of work and cause(s) of delay; 6) answering questions on overall work operations and problems encountered; interpreting blueprints, sketches, and work orders for co-workers. 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 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 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.