You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the Executive Department (TRF- C100) Quality Management Office (TRF- C130), Quality Assurance Branch (TRF- C133) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Duties

You will support all aspects of the Fleet Maintenance Activity Quality Assurance program. You will be responsible for the SUBSAFE/SOC program oversight and implementation of those required programs and processes leading to the maintenance and recertification of critical submarine systems. You will establish, monitor, and review quality assurance requirements associated with assigned refit work packages. You will advise project management on the status of project certification and/or problem areas that may impact or delay certification of the project or schedule. You will perform oversight reviews of Re-Entry Controls and other work packages accomplished by private contractors on projects. You will conduct investigations and analysis of assigned critical functions to assess process quality and performance.

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• 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.
• Currently holds or has held formal certification as a Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) and/or Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS) per the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
• Must be able to obtain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty AND must be able to maintain the required level of clearance while employed in the subject position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an IT-II designation.
• The incumbent will be required to travel for Worldwide at which time additional medical screening may be required.
• Shift and some weekend work may be required.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• THIS IS AN OBLIGATED POSITION. FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL 12. May be made permanent without further competition. Temporary promotion may be extended up to
• May be required to work at various heights from ladders, scaffolding, buckets etc.

Qualifications

GS-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: Experience analyzing and identifying operational or procedural deficiencies and recommending corrective action to ensure ship overhaul, repair or conversion projects meet quality and certification requirements. Experience independently planning and executing a work project. Experience with Quality Assurance inspection methods and applications/requirements per the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Experience and knowledge of Quality Assurance Controlled Material Handling (CMH), Scope of Certification (SOC) material identification and receipt inspection methods per the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Experience conducting Quality Assurance audits and surveillances in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). GS-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: Experience analyzing shipbuilding procedure. Experience with safety requirements and practices in accordance with Navy and TRIREFFAC Occupational Safety and Health policies. Experience conducting submarine maintenance and repair in the mechanical or electrical trades. Experience with Controlled Work Packages (CWP), Re-entry Control (REC) and Departure from Specification (DFS) procedures and associated opening and closing reviews/vertical audits. Experience using Microsoft Office products. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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

GS-11: PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY 990 USS Thomas Jefferson Dr Kings Bay, GA 31547 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]