Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to inspect aerospace components, parts, and materials by applying the full range of ultrasonic, eddy current, and/or radiographic, and magnetic particle-liquid penetrant nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques in accordance with inspection guidelines.

Duties

- Inspects aerospace components, parts, and materials by applying the full range of ultrasonic, eddy current, and/or radiographic inspection techniques established by inspection guidelines. - Applies magnetic particle and/or liquid penetrant inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy of flaws in a variety of parts. - Uses and maintains tools. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment. - Maintains records and documents actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers is required.
• Subject to eyestrain when using black light. Both hands and good eyesight required. Work requires stooping, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing in, on, or through aircraft with equipment.
• This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. Position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively
• This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• As a condition of employment the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 CERTIFICATION [Level 2] in all disciplines pertaining to Hickam AFB, HI within 12 months of assignment to these duties.
• Failure to receive the proper NAS 410 certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3700, Metal Processing Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the full range of ultrasonic-eddy current, and/or radiography, and magnetic particle-liquid penetrant methods of nondestructive testing. 2. Knowledge of the various shapes, sizes, and density of flaw indications in parts being tested. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. 4. Skill to use ultrasonic, eddy-current, and/or radiographic, and magnetic particle-liquid penetrant processes and set up and operate equipment to examine a variety of parts, components, or material to detect hidden subsurface flaws, corrosion and separation in bonded and honeycomb structures; integrity of welds; precision dimensional and volume measurements; hardness of materials; and interpret test results to determine if items are acceptable, repairable, or should be rejected. 5. Ability to read and interpret quality control directives, engineering drawings, NDI literature, and technical orders concerning nondestructive testing methods and procedures; make repairs and adjustments to equipment and instruments; and replace electrical-electronic components and batteries. 6. Ability to document actions and maintain records manually or on a computer terminal. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers is required. Subject to eyestrain when using black light. Both hands and good eyesight required. Work requires stooping, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing in, on, or through aircraft with equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside shop and in areas adjacent to or removed from the shop. Exposed to oils and processing solutions, which may cause dermatitis or allergy. Subject to possible radiation damage of body tissues. Wears radiation monitoring devices, standard safety equipment, and protective clothing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam 655 Vickers Avenue JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]