Quality Assurance Specialist

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Bremerton, WA

13d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist serves in the Nondestructive Test Examiners Branch, Code 138.4, at PSNS and IMF. The position is the technical authority for shipyard nondestructive testing (NDT) work, interpreting source documents and ensuring work complies with NAVSEA technical publications. The specialist also reviews and approves contracted work against those requirements. The role develops certification testing materials for shipyard nuclear and non-nuclear NDT Level I/II personnel; conducts surveillance of NDT personnel; performs or monitors reinspections of previously inspected items; and assesses NDT method programs for compliance. The specialist coordinates with shipyard codes, technical and training personnel, production shops, engineers, management, and NDT personnel to resolve technical problems. The specialist oversees the Senior NDT method Area of Responsibility (AOR), is accountable for the success and proper operation of a delegated NDT method, and ensures the latest technology and innovations are evaluated for potential implementation and incorporation into the delegated NDT program. Work may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete applicable E-Verify requirements.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements 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 required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Must participate in medical surveillance programs.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS destinations and remote or isolated sites.
Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band, performing NDT quality-assurance work.
Specialized experience must include developing, evaluating, or approving NDT procedures or inspection plans; conducting NDT personnel surveillances, audits, or program assessments; and analyzing inspection, certification, and/or surveillance records to identify noncompliance, determine corrective actions, and ensure conformance with technical standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

Interpret source documents and serve as the technical authority for shipyard NDT work in accordance with NAVSEA technical publications.
Review and approve contracted work for compliance with applicable NDT requirements.
Develop certification testing material for examining and certifying shipyard nuclear and non-nuclear NDT Level I/II personnel.
Conduct surveillance of NDT personnel.
Perform or monitor reinspections of previously inspected items.
Conduct NDT method program assessments to ensure compliance with requirements.
Maintain liaison with shipyard codes, NDT technical and training personnel, production shops, engineers, management, and NDT personnel to resolve technical problems.
Oversee the Senior NDT method AOR to ensure requirements are met and the NDT method functions properly.
Ensure the overall success of the delegated NDT method.
Evaluate the latest technology and innovation for shipyard implementation and incorporation into the delegated NDT program.