What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) position at NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC)?
Summary
This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-2 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-5 through GS-11.
You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding) in the Quality Assurance Department (Code 94A) of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Inactive Ships On-Site Maintenance Office, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Learn more about this agency This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent employees of DON, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.
Duties
Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience, one year of which was at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in fields such as quality control, quality inspection, contracting and purchasing, supply and storage, industrial or production planning, research and engineering, maintenance, and test and evaluation that provided (1) familiarity with quality assurance or related work, (2) pertinent product or process knowledge and skill, (3) ability to interpret and apply contract requirements and engineering specifications, and (4) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Quality Assurance Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/
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 general experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-2 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-5 through GS-11.
You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding) in the Quality Assurance Department (Code 94A) of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Inactive Ships On-Site Maintenance Office, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Learn more about this agency This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
- Veterans
- Individuals with disabilities
- Military spouses
- Special authorities
- Land and base management
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent employees of DON, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.
Duties
- You will perform inactivation, maintenance, and disposal workload associated with Inactive Fleet assets.
- You will develop and execute Quality Assurance Plans for assuring contractor compliance with the terms of the contract.
- You will review and update assigned Quality Assurance Plans on a semi-annual basis to assure all necessary changes are made.
- You will perform inspections of the contract site for condition of vessels and effectiveness of the contractor's quality control and inspection programs as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the performance work statement.
- You will perform in-progress inspections of contractor workload and acceptance inspections of work completed by the contractor.
- You will provide discrepancy reports to the contractor on discrepancies requiring corrective action.
- You will assist in performing quality assurance evaluations of the contractor's safety and environmental programs to include review of Sink Exercise (SINKEX) and disposal packages.
- You will conduct periodic inspections of government furnished property/government furnished equipment to ensure contractor maintenance is performed as specified in the contract.
- You will identify additional work to be performed by the contractor.
- You will provide technical guidance and data to contractor to perform tasks outlined by the Technical Direction Letters.
- You will review and pass initial judgments on contractor-provided recommendations.
- You will review contractor-prepared reports to ensure adherence to the contract.
- You will provide technical guidance and accompany the contractor when receiving new vessels for acceptance inspections and for disposing of vessels when authorized by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).
- You will conduct quality assurance of contract closeout inspections.
- You will coordinate the dry docking, facility (utility) installations, and other maintenance services with various other Navy organizations.
- You will provide forecast data on vessel, facility, and equipment maintenance to assist the budget analyst in preparing the annual report.
- You will plan, develop, and maintain the INACTSHIPMAINTO Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Program.
- You will perform collateral duties as Safety Officer, Fire Prevention Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, or any other collateral duty as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
- You will monitor contractors' work for compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, instructions and procedures.
- You will provide performance feedback to the Quality Assurance Supervisor concerning contractors' performance in relation to the incentive matrix in the contract.
- 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
- 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.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- 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.
Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience, one year of which was at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in fields such as quality control, quality inspection, contracting and purchasing, supply and storage, industrial or production planning, research and engineering, maintenance, and test and evaluation that provided (1) familiarity with quality assurance or related work, (2) pertinent product or process knowledge and skill, (3) ability to interpret and apply contract requirements and engineering specifications, and (4) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Quality Assurance Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/
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 general experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
- Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position; OR
- A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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