Summary
You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MATERIALS & PROCESSING) in the NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING DIVISION, CODE 135 of PSNS and IMF. GS-11: $83,935 - $109,122 GS-12: $100,602 - $130,786
Duties
You will develop, maintain, prepare and review official correspondence, formal technical/training reports, status reports and schedules as required to verify product quality, inspector certification status, and to complete project assignments.
You will perform the duties as a Nondestructive Test Method Manager in the Technical/Training Support Branch.
You will modify lesson plans consistent with the needs and make-up of the class, to meet the current state-of-the-art and professional developments within the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method.
You will develop, refine, revise and adapt inspection techniques, lesson plans, and procedures.
You will be responsible for ensuring the correctness and quality of technical work documents and other correspondence directing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to be accomplished by the Shipyard as implemented by local written procedures.
You will serve as technical and training subject matter expert concerning the interpretation and application of technical manuals and specifications as they relate to nondestructive testing of ships and shipboard components.
You will be responsible for assuring materials, processes, inspection techniques, procedures, and lesson plans meet specifications.
You will be responsible for quality control and training functions of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods in the shipyard.
Education
Substitution of Education for GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position. OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position. OR An LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.
How you will be evaluated
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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DEVELOPING OTHERS ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING QUALITY ASSURANCE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. 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. 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.