Job summary

You will serve as a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding/NDT Level III) in the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center of FWD DEPLOYED REG MAINT CTR DET ROTA. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. We are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this announcement until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will confirm that contractor performed work conforms to contract and NAVSEA requirements. You will perform trend analysis on certification testing results to measure critical attributes, detection rates, and false called to determine effectiveness of training. You will develop and execute an oversight program that included witnessing inspections, administrating technical performance evaluations, and documenting deficiencies to monitor and improve the efficiency of the command's program. You will compile data from surveillance, evaluation, inspections, audits, and reports into a formal program review. You will respond to inquiries from engineering, maintenance teams, and contractor QA representatives in regard to material assessment as well as recommend repair actions on complex critical systems. You will analyze quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or conditions and weaknesses in government and contractor quality systems.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Monitoring and assessing quality and execution, analyzing problems, and leading improvements to assure the competency of inspections and oversight personnel as the Nondestructive Testing Level III. 2)Investigating to analyze and resolve NDT and Welding critical issue affecting ship's critical structure, machinery, and piping systems. 3)Developing NDT quality assurance programs and plans to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of quality systems. This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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

THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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. 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. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DESIGN DOCUMENTATION REVIEW INSPECTION MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING PRODUCT TEST & EVALUATION QUALITY ASSURANCE You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.