Job summary

You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding) in the Quality Assessment Division, Quality Assurance Department of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR.

Major duties

You will plan and coordinate the Trident Refit Facility (TRF) Quality Assurance (QA) audit, surveillance and evaluation program. You will prepare, plan for, and revise the distribution and balance of work assigned to improve effectiveness of accomplished work, increase productivity, meet auditing requirements, and ensure resources are identified and prioritized. You will generate and assess trend analyses, benchmark data, and special reports in support of process improvement efforts. You will conduct in-depth review and analysis of processes related to the maintenance and re-certification of critical submarine systems (e.g. SUBSAFE/hull integrity, Level 1, Controlled Work Packages (CWPs)), distributed or worked by TRF. You will establish milestones to achieve project goals, audit functions, coordinating with NAVSEA, providing technical guidance, and coordinating the efforts of TRF personnel. You will audit certification work performed for the Optical (Periscope) Regional Repair Center (ORRC) Corporate Component Repair Program (CCRP). You will provide training and/or guidance regarding audit, surveillance, and evaluation matters to subordinate personnel and verify the certification criteria for personnel conducting or assisting in quality audits, such as SUBSAFE certification. You will investigate, evaluate, and assess quality assurance controls, review procedures, Maintenance Control Records (MCR) and in-process work to ensure Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) generated will support ship re-certification. You will handle, store, maintain, and ship various QA records to Federal Record Centers.

Qualification

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: performing quality assurance audits and surveillances of shipbuilding procedures and processes; analyzing quality data to identify operational or procedural quality deficiencies; and recommending corrective action 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 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ 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 competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING QUALITY ASSURANCE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 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.