You will serve as a NUCLEAR MECHANICAL INSPECTOR (SHIPS) LEADER in the Nuclear Inspections Division (Code 139) Specifically performing Non-Destructive testing in the Nuclear Weld School of the Quality Assurance Office at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA.

Duties

You will lead a crew of Nuclear Mechanical Systems inspectors (Ship). You will perform weld joint in process and acceptance inspections for nuclear welding and non-destructive test (NDT). You will perform mechanical, piping, and structural inspections, pre-arrival and material condition assessment inspections. You will be working along with other inspectors and demonstrate proper work methods. You will independently initiate and authorize rejection of workmanship, components, materials, and procedures that do not meet specifications by preparing a Nuclear Deficiency report. You will maintain records of inspections performed, results of these inspections, and corrective action taken in accordance with local directives.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 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.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE Ability to utilize a wide array of highly sophisticated quality control inspection skills. Checking inspections while in progress of work and identifying causes of work delays. Working with fluid and mechanical systems. Applying knowledge of other skilled trades applying full journeyman level or higher experience in pipefitting, valve repair, welding, machining, or other closely related trades, interpreting diagrams, specifications, drawings, and interrelated procedure and technical requirements to most critical job applications. Ability to possess expert electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical system knowledge and knowledge of other skilled trades such as electronics mechanic and marine electrician. Ability to interpret diagrams, specifications, drawings and interrelated procedures and technical requirements to most critical job applications. Ability to perform surveillance of ongoing or completed work to ensure compliance; maintain records of inspections; ensure needed plans, material and tools are available; Ability to possess a wide array of highly sophisticated quality control inspection skills. Ability to possess nuclear training and qualifications. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]