Quality Assurance Specialist (Materials & Processes)

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Bremerton, WA

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist serves in the Welding Engineering Division, Code 138, Nondestructive Test Examiners Branch of PSNS and IMF. The position administers, oversees, and provides quality control for the shipyard’s Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program. The specialist interprets NAVSEA manuals, military specifications, industry standards, and other source documents, and serves as the shipyard technical authority for implementing NDT requirements in shipyard processes. The specialist conducts surveillance of NDT personnel, performs or monitors reinspection of previously inspected items, assesses program compliance, investigates NDT- and welding-related problems, and directs corrective actions and improvements. The role also includes participation in internal and external NDT audits; examining and certifying nuclear and non-nuclear NDT personnel; approving NDT procedures, training plans, and workmanship standards; establishing personnel training requirements; and providing training to other codes and shops when requested.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the work shift.
Must participate in medical surveillance programs.
Must be able to work in small or confined spaces and onboard ships.
Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
For GS-12, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 performing NDT quality assurance duties, such as conducting NDT inspections, training and certifying personnel, and assessing programs to ensure materials, processes, and fabrication meet technical standards and specifications.
For GS-11, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 performing NDT inspection and applying quality assurance principles to NDT programs, including assisting with surveillances, monitoring reinspections, and conducting program assessments under senior personnel's direction.
For GS-11, qualifying graduate education may substitute for specialized experience: a relevant Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; three full years of progressively higher-level relevant graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent; a related LL.M.; or a qualifying combination of experience and graduate education.
A transcript must be submitted when qualifying through education.

Responsibilities

Administer, oversee, and provide quality control for the PSNS and IMF NDT program.
Interpret NAVSEA manuals, military specifications, industry standards, and other source documents.
Serve as the shipyard technical authority to ensure NDT requirements are properly implemented in shipyard processes.
Conduct surveillance of NDT personnel.
Perform or monitor reinspection of previously inspected items.
Conduct program assessments to verify compliance with requirements.
Investigate NDT- and welding-related problems and recommend and direct corrective actions and improvements.
Participate in internal and external NDT audits.
Examine and certify nuclear and non-nuclear NDT personnel to verify competence and qualification under applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
Approve NDT procedures, training plans, and workmanship standards.
Establish training requirements for NDT personnel.
Provide training to other codes and shops when requested.