You will serve as a SUPERVISOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.

Duties

You will assign audits, procedure reviews, procedure evaluations, and surveillance of processes and programs. You will provide the technical advice and guidance necessary to ensure subordinates understand the basic assignment objectives. You will establish priorities and schedules for accomplishing tasks and achieving goals within the Division. You will identify training needs of subordinates in quality assurance, shipbuilding technologies, and special qualification or certification areas such as non-destructive testing. You will interact with senior Department Management and Leadership, Command Department Heads, the Contractor's organization, and external activities to ensure necessary coordination of quality program efforts. You will develop, integrate, and implement solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. You will conduct comprehensive studies and analysis of utilization of resources and personnel management problem areas and provide the Quality Assurance Director/Deputy Quality Assurance Director with recommended solutions to those problems. You will assume an active role in matters pertaining to the techniques of handling quality control related to the construction, conversion and repair contract administration.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-02 (GS-11) or grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading quality assurance inspections or contractor surveillance to ensure compliance with shipbuilding requirements. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON 73 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4990 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]