Job summary

You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION SUPERVISOR in the Inspections Branch (Code 1430.3) Quality Assurance Division (Code 1430) in the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (Code 1400) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will coordinate the Quality Assurance work between the manufacturing shops, the Inspector Work Leaders and Inspectors, distributing and assigning responsibilities necessary to meet demands of production schedules. You will assign work to subordinate personnel; plan, schedule and assign priorities for such work; evaluate subordinated work. You will make recommendations to the Quality Assurance Manager regarding problems which involve policy determinations, or which may potentially establish precedent in novel situations. You will participate in Work Team Investigations, Casual Problem Analysis and Work Process Critiques to identify problems, determine causes and provide and implement solutions. You will participate in the planning and scheduling of training programs; prepare training materials as necessary; and ensure Inspectors and Work Leaders obtain and maintain required Inspector certifications. You will review performance standards and monitor employee performance throughout the performance rating cycle; recommend action on personnel matters, including selections, promotions, transfers, and separation of employees, etc.

Qualification

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: Experience supervising personnel whose responsibility is to evaluate, measure, inspect, test and certify propellers, propulsors and naval ship castings and miscellaneous cast components. Experience training personnel, making oral presentations, writing shift reports, and interpreting drawings and blueprints, testing procedures, standards, and specifications for casting and manufacturing operations at NFPC. Experience in casting and foundry processes, machining operations, propeller manufacturing procedures, and non- destructive testing and inspection techniques. Experience applying principles and practices of Quality Assurance techniques. Experience understanding and applying directives, policy statement and similar guides. 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.

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 job elements: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINE DATES UNDER PRESSURE ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE WORK ABILITY TO USE SHOP DRAWINGS (MECHANICAL) MEASUREMENT AND LAYOUT 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 and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.