You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the COATINGS/CORROSION CONTROL SURVEILLANCE DIVISION of SUPSHIP GULF COAST.

Duties

You will monitor contractor compliance to the navy coatings and corrosion control requirements to a multitude of Streel Structure Paint Council (SSPC)/National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) specifications and navy standards. You will perform procedure reviews, conduct independent surveys and corrosion control focused audits. You will provide in-process inspections and evaluations and perform other duties as directed. You will review and monitor contractors systems for certification requirements, in process control procedures, new coating application and surface preparation equipment. You will monitor contractor engineering intervention of subject related coatings issues, review contractors coatings application procedures and measure and evaluate a variety of acceptance standards to contract requirements. You will provide on-site technical assistance to SUPSHIPGC project offices, various NAVSEA departments and product assurance divisions as directed. You will assist in developing, conducting and reviewing internal training programs within the technical, industrial professional specialties and area of expertise. You will function as Quality Assurance Representative for SUPSHIP at remote Contractors facilities and may be required to work or assist in other branch divisions of the Quality Assurance department as the workload dictates.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position involves work onboard ships.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quality assurance duties on contractor performance, facilities, systems, or processes to ensure compliance with established regulations and standards used in shipbuilding. 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 SUPSHIP GULF COAST P O Box 7003 Pascagoula, MS 39568 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]