SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR PRESERVATION ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR PRESERVATION ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR in the Quality Assurance Manager (Code 900Q), Production Department Analysis & Business Manager (Code 900A), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will review, approve, and direct work operations in the execution of a project within an assigned zone of work. You will take necessary actions to achieve cost and schedule commitments. You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. You will conduct internal program, process and ship overhaul audits to identify quality problems and opportunities for improvements. You will develop / revise audit plans, assemble and train audit team members, direct audit evolutions, prepare reports, and conduct follow-up to assure corrective actions have been implemented. You will conduct investigations of reported equipment / system failures to identify responsible parties, root causes and corrective actions needed to prevent recurrence. You will provide production support for investigations identified by damage and waste, guarantee of industrial work and chronic quality problems requiring utilization of a failure analysis team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : Experience implementing extensive administrative experience with nuclear production trade work and technical methods, procedures, materials and processes associated with the repair and overhaul of complex any vessels. Experience with quality assurance concepts, principles, and methodology. Experience applying naval shipyard policies and procedures as related to such functional areas as engineering, planning, production, and administration. Experience wide range of complex products used in ship repair. Experience applying knowledge of shipboard mechanical systems and work practices. Experience applying audit, investigative and analysis methods and techniques. Experience interpreting drawings, plans, and a large variety of product specifications related to ship repair, maintenance and overhaul. Experience managing a project that involves directing federal wage system and general schedule employees. Experience in project management, quality control, cost control, schedule control, and work flow control techniques. Experience in oral and written communication to conduct effective personnel interview and training classes and prepare clear informative written reports. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site : 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 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. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and / or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. 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 : 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. 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 : 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.