You will serve as a PROGRAM SPECIALIST (QUALITY) in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL DIVISION, in the CALIBRATION LABORATORY (Code 952) of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

Duties

You will conduct a variety of studies related to the substantive programs, process and functions of the Calibration Laboratory within the Electrical Division. You will review and analyze policies, procedures, production training and other aspects for assigned program. You will evaluate, identify and provide recommendations on areas of weakness to ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken to improve production output and support. You will support the Quality Assurance Program in assigned assessments and internal quality audits, surveillances, briefings, presentations, and studies to improve work processes. You will provide support of the development of training plans and presentations and assists with establishing required qualifications for personnel to perform specific functions within the calibration shop. You will keep up to date on work schedules, work statuses, and follow up on program requirements to ensure timelines are met and report to senior specialist or supervisor on possible delays. You will perform precise analysis of collected data, recognize weaknesses in work/shop processes, formulate and recommend meaningful solutions.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing and evaluating methods and techniques to identify calibration quality assurance methodologies by conducting technical reviews, identifying key problems or issues and providing recommendations to meet the efficiency and effectiveness of program goals and objectives. 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:

For the GS-11:

• successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
• successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; or
• successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/; or
• a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of education plus the percentage of experience must equal one hundred percent.

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

Contacts

• Address PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF 667 Safeguard Street Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]