Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding) with Security Clearance

Position: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will monitor contractor compliance to the navy coatings and corrosion control requirements to a multitude of SSPC/NACE specifications and navy standards.
* You will perform procedure reviews, conduct independent surveys and corrosion control focused audits.
* You will provide in-process inspections and evaluations and perform other duties as directed.
* You will review and monitor contractor systems for certification requirements, in process control procedures, new coating application and surface preparation equipment.
* You will monitor contractor engineering intervention of subject related coatings issues, review contractor's coatings application procedures and measure and evaluate a variety of acceptance standards to contract requirements.
* You will provide on-site technical assistance to SUPSHIPGC project offices, various NAVSEA departments and product assurance divisions as directed.
* You will assist in maintaining the SUPSHIPGC training program by training surveillance branch personnel in coating focused audit methods, new process methods and NBPI training when requested.
* You will perform corrosion control focused surveys of SUPSHIP cognizant shipbuilding contracts.
* You will assist in developing, conducting and reviewing internal training programs within the technical, industrial professional specialties and area of expertise.
* You will function as Quality Assurance Representative for SUPSHIP at remote Contractor facilities and may be required to work or assist in other branch divisions of the Quality Assurance department as the workload dictates. 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.
* You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. Qualifications Your resume must also 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 conducting quality assurance (QA) inspections, assessments, audits, or surveys of contractor performance, facilities, systems, or processes to ensure compliance with established QA requirements and standards related to corrosion control processes used in the shipbuilding industry.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: AND 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.

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