You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the located in the Program Administration Branch (Code 1430.1) Quality Assurance Division (Code 1430) Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Code 1400)(NFPC), in Philadelphia Pennsylvania a detachment of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Duties

You will act in support to the assigned code supervisors to self-identify reoccurring conditions and trending activities. You will monitor surveillances, which have been written against their assigned codes, communicate to the supervisor of the conditions and provide follow-up activities to ensure the corrective action was completed and effective in resolving the issue. You will use QPS data to conduct internal processes/program reviews and assessments to identify areas in need of improvement. You will assist process owners with development of surveillance attribute sheets and code specific surveillance target plans. You will coordinate activities with any external auditing agency by acting as a liaison between the external party and NFPC personnel.

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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting surveillance of industrial equipment and operations, including maintenance, inspection, testing, and trend analysis. Investigating and documenting near misses and accidents, disseminating lessons learned to personnel. Demonstrating knowledge and experience of quality assurance principles, practices, techniques, and relevant industrial operation duties such as lifting and handling. Developing and maintaining metrics for management decision-making related to equipment maintenance, repair, replacement, and upgrades Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing experience or involvement in Quality Assurance, preferably in NNSY/NFPC or manufacturing environments. Demonstrating proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word, for accurate data entry and professional communication. Demonstrating familiarity with MS Access is preferred. Demonstrating abilities in prioritization, organization, documentation, and process improvement are essential. Possessing strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a keen aptitude for learning. 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-09:

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

GS-07:

1 full year of graduate level education

or

superior academic achievement

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

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