Supervisory Material Inspector

United States Fleet Forces Command • Little Creek Amphibious Base, VA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Material Inspector in the Board of Inspection and Survey of PRESINSURV NORVA. The position supervises GS-1801-13 Inspectors and oversees other civilian personnel, military personnel, and contractors assigned to individual inspections. You will plan and prioritize work, assign work based on employee capabilities and task requirements, set performance standards, evaluate employee performance, recommend personnel actions, and develop annual employee training and development plans.

You will use technical guidance, approved procedures, and standards to conduct material inspections, trials, and surveys. The position involves inspecting and observing the testing and operation of systems and components, identifying conditions and compliance, documenting deficiencies and discrepancies, and making root-cause assessments. You will prepare for inspections by reviewing and analyzing ship specifications, technical documentation, maintenance policies and procedures, and other relevant technical information. The role also applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and ensures compliance with government maritime classifications, American Bureau of Shipping standards, and safety and international maritime regulations.

Work may involve temporary duty aboard submarine and surface vessels, travel by military or commercial aircraft, and, very infrequently, temporary duty at land-based Ballistic Missile Defense sites. Duties are performed at various job sites within the commuting area, and travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations or remote and isolated sites. The incumbent must maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license, a U.S. passport, required security clearance, and current CPR certification with annual refresher training.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Broad subject-matter knowledge of Navy material standards governing shipboard engineering systems.
• Experience performing and managing shipboard material inspections and managing subordinate inspector performance.
• Experience conducting inspections and reviewing inspection plans for new-construction and in-service U.S. Navy vessels.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA program offices, TYCOMs, NAVSEA 05, and other organizations associated with naval vessels.
• Expert knowledge and experience with main propulsion, power generation and distribution, shipboard damage control, auxiliary support systems, and their interfaces with other shipboard systems.
• Experience inspecting Military Sealift Command vessels and thorough knowledge of American Bureau of Shipping standards.
• Experience in civilian management and development.
• Experience developing inspection guides, master event lists, inspection procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience scheduling ship inspections and managing resources.
• Experience communicating technical issues and recommendations across program offices, support organizations, Fleets, and TYCOMs.
• Ability to use INSURV database tools for scheduling, inspection coordination, data collection and retrieval, and naval message tracking.
• Experience developing and implementing qualifications and training current and prospective boats and craft senior inspectors.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs 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 a current, valid U.S. driver’s license and a U.S. passport.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and perform required travel, including to CONUS and OCONUS, remote, or isolated sites.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification through command-sponsored training and annual refresher training.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise GS-1801-13 Inspectors and oversee civilian, military, and contractor personnel assigned to inspections.
• Plan work, establish priorities, schedule work, and assign tasks according to employee capabilities, priority, and difficulty.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate employee performance.
• Interview candidates and recommend hiring, promotions, and other personnel actions.
• Develop annual individual training and employee development plans.
• Apply technical guidance, approved procedures, and standards in material inspections, trials, and surveys.
• Conduct inspections and observe testing and operation of systems and components to assess condition and compliance.
• Document deficiencies and discrepancies and make root-cause assessments based on observation and investigation.
• Prepare for inspections by reviewing and analyzing ship specifications, technical documentation, maintenance policies and procedures, and other applicable technical information.
• Use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Ensure compliance with government maritime classifications, ABS standards, and safety and international maritime regulations.
• Conduct and manage shipboard material inspections; review inspection plans for new construction and in-service U.S. Navy vessels.
• Develop inspection guides, master event lists, inspection procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Schedule ship inspections and manage inspection resources.
• Communicate technical issues and recommendations across the chain of command, program offices, support organizations, Fleets, and TYCOMs.
• Populate INSURV database tools for scheduling, inspection coordination, data collection and retrieval, and naval message tracking.
• Develop and implement qualifications and provide training for current and prospective boats and craft senior inspectors.
• Travel to inspection sites, including aboard vessels and, infrequently, land-based Ballistic Missile Defense sites.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific benefits and eligibility depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed