Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Kittery, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Procurement Quality Control Branch (Code 136.2) Head in the Engineering & Analysis Division (Code 136), Quality Assurance Office of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Acts as the primary point of contact for quality issues by monitoring and implementing a comprehensive procurement Quality Control Program. The position involves oversight of defective and nonconforming material reports, disposition actions, certification instructions for material used in Level 1 applications, Supply Deficiency Reports, and Vendor Requests for Technical Evaluation.

The role requires specialized experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, and Deep Submergence Systems-Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) receipt inspection standards, policies, and requirements; procurement and quality control procedures; production methods and industrial processes; applicable operating procedures and NAVSEA requirements; requisitions and purchase orders; and contract and procurement regulations. The position is subject to an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites. Work is performed in environments with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents, and personal protective equipment must be worn continuously during the work shift.

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.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment, which may include helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must review the 14 general principles of ethical conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include extensive knowledge and programmatic understanding of SUBSAFE, Level I, and DSS-SOC receipt inspection standards, policies, and requirements.
• Specialized experience must include working with procurement and quality control procedures, production methods and techniques, or industrial processes used to control item quality during manufacture.
• Specialized experience must include ensuring compliance with quality operating procedures, NAVSEA requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Specialized experience must include directing others in preparing requisitions and purchase orders.
• Specialized experience must include interpreting and monitoring compliance with contract and procurement regulations.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid experience, including qualifying volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality issues by monitoring and implementing a comprehensive procurement Quality Control Program.
• Investigate and identify inspection data in Defect Material Reports (DMRs) concerning defective or nonconforming material and equipment, and recommend disposition action.
• Ensure the disposition for each DMR does not compromise the quality of accepted material or equipment.
• Review and analyze Engineering and Planning Instructions for certification of Non-Level 1 material for Level 1 application to ensure they meet quality requirements and ship specifications.
• Maintain a system to monitor the status of disposition actions for each Supply Deficiency Report (SDR).
• Review and evaluate Vendor Requests for Technical Evaluation (RTE) to ensure they are processed correctly.
• Direct others with the preparation of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure adherence to quality-related operating procedures, NAVSEA requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Interpret and monitor compliance with contract and procurement regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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