Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce high-powered weaponry for cannon and howitzer systems.

Duties

Perform inspections through the application of a variety of nondestructive testing methods and techniques such as Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant. Use a variety of test, measuring, and diagnostic equipment, which in many cases involves critical tolerances. Sets up, operates and adjusts a variety of Non-Destructive Tester and Inspector associated equipment. Perform operator maintenance and adjustments on nondestructive testing equipment such as mixing and maintaining the proper liquid suspension for the magnetic particle wet method horizontal inspection unit.

Requirements

• Position may be filled as a time limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade NTE 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited appointments may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years.
• Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed 5 years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health, ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires shift work.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Must be capable of distinguishing and differentiating colors used in the process involved.
• Must possess near vision Jaeger Number 1, at not less than 12 inches in at least one eye.
• This position involves duties which are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous wastes.
• TDY up to 5%

Qualifications

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 Employees 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Non Destructive Tester & Inspector without more than normal supervision which includes:(1) Using a knowledge of and variety of Nondestructive testing methods, inspect materials and products for structural flaws or defects; (2) Aptitude for learning and understanding an inspection process on manufactured components; and (3) Prepare inspection forms and/or reports. (4) Using knowledge of metals and metal processing methods for Nondestructive Testing duties. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsUse of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, repeated bending and occasional climbing. Moderate lifting and carrying (approximately 40 pounds) of items is required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent is subject to radiation from x-ray machines, fumes during penetrant inspection, and soiled clothes from splashed solutions. Incumbent is also exposed to constant noise, dust, solvents, grease, and oils. Works around machinery with moving parts and around moving objects or vehicles. Incumbent is required to wear rubber gloves during magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection. Work involves eyestrain during viewing of very small imperfections and examining indications of fractures. Work is generally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated with concrete or wood floors. May work in areas that are drafty, hot, poorly lit, noisy and dirty. Subject to grease, scrapes, cut and bruises. Continuously wears safety glasses and safety shoes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk