QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the Nondestructive Test Examiners Branch, Code 138.4 of PSNS and IMF.
Duties
You will interpret source documents and be the technical authority for all Shipyard NDT work in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Publication as well as review/approve contracted work to these requirements. You will develop certification testing material for examining and certifying all shipyard nuclear and non nuclear NDT Level I/II personnel. You will conduct surveillance of NDT personnel, accomplish or monitor reinspections of previously inspected items, and perform NDT Method program assessments to ensure compliance with the requirements. You will maintain close liaison with Code 135/139, NDT technical and training personnel, production shops, EPD engineers, NEPD engineers, various shipyard management, etc. and NDT personnel for resolving technical problems. You will be responsible for oversight of the Senior NDT method AOR to assure requirements are being complied with and the NDT method is properly functioning. You will be responsible for the overall success of your delegated NDT method. You will be responsible for ensuring the latest technology and innovation is evaluated for implementation at the shipyard and incorporated into their delegated NDT program.
Qualifications
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: performing Nondestructive Testing (NDT) quality-assurance work. Experience must include developing, evaluating, or approving NDT procedures or inspection plans; conducting NDT personnel surveillances, audits, or program assessments; and analyzing inspection, certification, and/or surveillance records to identify noncompliance, determine corrective actions, and ensure conformance with applicable technical standards and specifications. 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 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.