You will serve as a Nondestructive Test Inspector in the NDT Inspection Branch, Non-Nuclear Inspection and NDT Division, Quality Assurance Office, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

Duties

You will independently perform complex nondestructive testing and analysis on naval surface ships and submarines and nuclear propulsion plants to determine structural integrity of the items. You will interpret test results and determine final acceptance/rejection of items in accordance with specific codes and specifications without supervisory controls. You will control production work and have the authority to direct work stoppage when further work would cover a defect or endanger personnel or equipment. You will complete and maintain detailed test records that are subject to audit.

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.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• 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.
• 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.
• You may 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Occasional overtime and rotating shifts may be required.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Job commitments may require travel to other activities, i.e. anywhere in the USA and overseas on very short notice, rotation of shifts, and extended working hours.

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 the 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. 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 Inspect as a Nondestructive Test Inspector and perform the following work: Inspecting Nuclear Reactor Plant components while using ultrasonic testing (UT), X-Ray and Isotope (Gamma) Radiographic Testing (RT), and Eddy Current Heat Exchanger Tubing Testing (ET) inspection methods. Performing nondestructive testing and analysis on mechanical components, piping systems, and structural assemblies. Performing surface inspections using liquid penetrant testing (PT), and magnetic particle testing (MT) inspection methods. Interpreting and evaluating test results by discriminating electromagnetic signatures, waveforms, digital images, and the density of processed film. Performing calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of NDT inspections. Possessing complete and thorough knowledge of mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), physics, and a thorough understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the materials being inspected. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD HRO Building 44/1 Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]