About the Position: This position is part of a Quality Assurance (QA) team responsible for the oversight of the fabrication of welded and painted structures within the District. The Portland District is also the Center of Expertise for Welding & Metallurgy for the Corps of Engineers. In this capacity, the QA Team supports all Corps Districts by consulting on specification requirements for and the inspection of welded and painted structures.

Duties

Serves as a regional consultant for a variety of metal fabrication projects throughout Northwestern Division and other Corps of Engineers Divisions. Monitor quality control and assurance activities of shop fabrication contractors for conformance with quality plans and regulations and key technical specification requirements. Provide support to design teams during product development by reviewing plans and specifications and recommending changes to ensure quality products. Serve as a senior specialist and as such mentors/trains junior specialists in basic and advanced inspection techniques and methods including nondestructive testing. Provide assistance to the Technical Center of Expertise in developing or improving processes to improve the program. Developing a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Written Practice, recommending training, researching emerging technology, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification from American Welding Society.
• Must be ASNT Level III certified in Ultrasonic Testing, Visual Testing, and Magnetic Particle Testing.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Financial Disclosure, OGE 450, is required upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

The position is located in the Portland District Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Construction Services & Cost Engineering Section, located in Portland, Oregon. This position is part of a Quality Assurance (QA) team responsible for the oversight of the fabrication of welded and painted structures within the District. The Portland District is also the Center of Expertise for Welding & Metallurgy for the Corps of Engineers. In this capacity, the QA Team supports all Corps Districts by consulting on specification requirements for and the inspection of welded and painted structures. Covering most of Oregon and southwestern Washington, Portland District operates locks and dams along the Columbia River, manages dams in the Willamette Valley for flood damage reduction, maintains Oregon's coastal rivers for navigation, and leads the Nation in hydropower generation, all while ensuring equal attention to environmental protection and restoration, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying quality assurance concepts, principles, methods, and practices when assessing contractor quality control processes, and evaluating contractor's compliance with contract requirements; including conducting inspections in the field and/or fabrication shops. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipQuality AssuranceQuality ManagementTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk