You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR) in the NDT & NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION TRAINING AND TECHNICAL BRANCH, NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION AND NDT DIVISION of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will direct inspections involving nuclear and non-nuclear Non Destructive Test (NDT) categories, such as: eddy current, ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant. You will interpret technical specifications to develop nuclear and non-nuclear Non Destructive Test (NDT) procedures and methods. You will implement local procedures to provide technical direction and ensure the shipyard’s Non Destructive Test (NDT) technology and capability remains current with the industry standard. You will ensure all personnel conducting Non Destructive tests (NDT) are thoroughly trained and aware of the required procedures and standards.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a Level 3 (examiner) Nondestructive certification in both nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test disciplines.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

GS-0802-12 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: Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Experience maintaining all personnel conducting nondestructive tests are thoroughly trained and cognizant of the required procedures and standards; Experience applying proper interpretation, procedure development, and approval of nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and training; Experience determining the need, planning, and development of nuclear and non-nuclear Shipyard instructions for the implementation of NAVSEA nondestructive test inspection requirements; Experience developing nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and method for Shipyard applications of advanced technology/state-of-the-art equipment; Experience conducting surveys and analysis of nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test operations to identify and resolve problems affecting the quality and efficiency of nondestructive test operations; Experience establishing requirements for technical evaluation of nondestructive testing to ensure continuing compliance to NAVSEA requirements. GS-0802-11 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: Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Experience maintaining all personnel conducting nondestructive tests are thoroughly trained and cognizant of the required procedures and standards; Experience applying proper interpretation, procedure development, and approval of nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and training; Experience determining the need, planning, and development of nuclear and non-nuclear Shipyard instructions for the implementation of NAVSEA nondestructive test inspection requirements; Experience developing nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and method for Shipyard applications of advanced technology/state-of-the-art equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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 PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD HRO Building 44/1 Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]