You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (Radiography) in the Quality Verification Division of the Technical Department, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) of STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC.

Duties

You will be responsible for implementation and maintenance of complex and broad range of quality assurance surveillance plans. You will expert comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts and methodology applicable to a broad range of diverse systems and technical procedures associated with missiles and missile components. You will evaluate contractor/civilian/military compliance when working with Government systems and procedures associated with the handling, processing, transportation, and storage of Ready For Issue (RFI) missiles, launcher and guidance components. You will participate as part of a multifaceted team to perform Root Cause Analysis in order to assist in identifying contributing factors when a procedural issue is identified that requires further investigation and clarification. You will verify contractors and Government performance of manual and computerized operational and environmental checks of electronic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems, subsystems, assemblies and components. You will review and evaluate products conformance thru observing and analyzing: test data results; accompanying documentation and quality records to verify compliance with specifications; and related requirements including quality of workmanship. You will provide guidance to the Nuclear Weapons Accountability Division Personnel regarding aspects of the Low Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW), and NRMP programs, by interpreting and implementing policies and operating procedures. You will inform the Radiation Safety Office (RSO) of the status of radiological affairs at SWFPAC to ensure radiation safety practices and procedures are adhered to.

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
• 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 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• 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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position is subject to provisions of the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program, and as such, is considered a Test Designated Position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain qualifications and certifications as an Industrial radiography Radiation Safety Program (IRRSP) X-RAY Radiographer through the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT).

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading quality assurance and radiographic inspections to ensure compliance and radiation safety for an organization. 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/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ 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.

Contacts

• Address STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC 6401 Skipjack Circle Silverdale, WA 98315 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]