You will serve as a FOUNDRY WORK INSPECTOR in the Quality Assurance Division, Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will inspect molding work for surface ship and submarine components and systems using highly sophisticated techniques. You will determine and assemble pertinent information and materials necessary to effectively accomplish planning, scheduling, inspection and reporting required in the performance of duties. You will exercise initiative and judgement in performing proper follow-up to assure timely corrective action. You will interpret technical specifications, directives, and Navy publications, and clearly identify discrepancies and deficiencies. You will assist in training recruited inspectors.

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 INSPECT such as: Determining manufacture of molds, sand/cement grades, layout/location of mold components, gating, sprues, risers, shrinkage, porosity, sizing, and practical of various alloys and casting conditions. Reading and interpreting complicated written technical material such as Propeller Center Instructions (PCIs), Engineering Service Requests (ESRs), job orders, specifications, procedures, sketches, drawings, and blueprints. Performing inspections in other ship system areas, inspecting structural or mechanical systems when required. Making decisions or acceptance or rejection on complex systems or equipment. Making on-the-spot decisions and early determination of nonconforming or problem areas. Using mechanical, electrical, and electric gauging and measuring instruments. Being able to communicate clearly to the supervisor, work leader, and the engineering and production departments, both orally and in writing. Determining overall inspection needs, quality checkpoints, and preparing procedures or check lists for quality control. Providing inspection information in the appropriate format. Maintaining files, charts and status reports on progress inspections/documents completed, Assembling and auditing certification documents for submission to official records via immediate supervisor. Assisting in formulating inspection procedures and check-off lists. 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]