You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Energetics Manufacturing Department (M), Navy Weapons Division (M5) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV located in McAlester, Oklahoma. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10. The full performance NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12.

Duties

You will serve as a the local Quality Assurance Specialist on quality assurance matters pertaining to manufacturing and maintenance of Ammunition and Explosives (A and E), Support and Test Equipment (S and TE). You will utilize quality control processes to identify unusual material nonconformities or defects in manufacturing or during maintenance and refurbishment or repair operations. You will conduct various measuring methods ranging from manual methods to using computer aided measurement devices. You will conduct analysis of applied corrosion preventative coatings and organic finishes. You will quality control beginning from material selection, first article inspections, through end item processing for demilitarization and disposal. You will provide support to operational elements regarding the resolution of complex special processes and testing problems. You will support a manufacturing organization. You will be required to report to the duty location advertised in the announcement on a regular and reoccurring basis. Occasional telework options may be available.

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.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).

Qualifications

FOR NT-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing quality assurance methods and procedures of ordnance material or equipment in manufacturing or maintenance operations to ensure safe work practices for ordnance programs. FOR NT-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-02 (GS-05 through GS-08 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying techniques, to include quality control processes to evaluate ordnance material or equipment to determine adequacy of manufacturing methods and ensure safe operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Quality Assurance Series, 1910, IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ Administrative and Management Positions 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:

For the NT-04:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

Successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.

OR

Successful completion of LL.M, if related.

OR

Havea combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

For the NT-03:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

Successful completion of two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.

OR

Successful completion of LL.B or J.D. , if related.

OR

Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.


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

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV 4247 S Patterson Rd Suite 116 Indian Head, MD 20640-5150 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]