You will serve as a Ships Mechanical and Piping Systems Inspector Leader in the Nonnuclear Inspection Division (Code 133), of the Quality Assurance Office (Code 130) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will perform mechanical piping and sound isolation inspections on nuclear submarines and nuclear /nonnuclear surface ships. You will perform arrival and pre-inspections of systems/components to determine existing conditions (deficiencies/discrepancies) prior to the start of an overhaul. You will perform surveillances and audits on multiple ships systems, components, and processes in accordance with non-nuclear inspection division’s surveillance plan. You will initiate work stoppage/deficiency from when further work would cover a defect or endanger personnel or equipment. You will assure effective use of the team by, passing on instructions received from the supervisor to initiate the work and follow instruction received are to complete assignments to achieve the mission goals.

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.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Performing or performed in a permanent position of Non-Nuclear Ships Mechanical /Piping Systems Inspector or equivalent. Determining overall inspection needs, checkpoints, prepare procedures and/or checklist for quality assurance. Conducting quality inspections methods, practices and techniques for ships systems and equipment. Utilizing a wide variety of highly sophisticated quality assurance inspection techniques. Attaining and maintaining training qualifications consistent with the specific job assignments. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]