Quality Assurance Specialist (Materials & Processes) with Security Clearance

Position: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MATERIALS & PROCESSES) with Security Clearance
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. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* This is a bargaining unit position.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
* Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
* Incumbent may be required to work onboard ships.
* Incumbent may be required to lift 50 pounds. Qualifications GS-12 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:
Developing Nondestructive Testing procedures, participating in surveillances, and reviewing inspection records and processes to ensure compliance with established technical specifications for the ongoing success of the Nondestructive Testing program. GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Assisting with the development of Nondestructive Testing procedures, participating in surveillances, and reviewing inspection records and processes to ensure compliance with established technical specifications for the ongoing success of the Nondestructive Testing program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
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 Substitution of Education for GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in…