QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will review and analyze the Contractor's inspection/quality program and development of procedures, instructions, and checklists necessary for monitoring and evaluating the Contractor's quality program. You will participate in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating the overall assurance-engineering program for the division. You will execute the planned inspection program requirements, maintain appropriate control charts of Contractor's progress, and conduct analysis of feedback information on the corrective action program and the inspection program. You will investigate areas where the Contractor's inspection system is suspected of being inadequate for the purposes of isolating the cause and make recommendations for remedial action. You will participate in training programs for Quality Assurance Department and other concerned SUPSHIP Department s and Military (Nucleus Crew) personnel. You will function as a Quality Assurance Representative for new construction, restricted availability, repair or regular overhaul of ships by local Contractor's and as SUPSHIP Representative on site at remote Contractor's facilities when assigned. You will plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs supporting the design, development and acquisition of ships. You will coordinate or provide data which is a measure of the quality of the end product and effectiveness of the Contractor's quality efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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. 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. This is a bargaining unit position. Qualifications FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level(GS-09) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quality assurance analysis, inspections, reviews, or audits of contractor operations, processes, performance, or materials to ensure compliance with established requirements for a shipbuilding program, project, or construction. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in the execution of quality assurance functions (e.g., inspections, reviews, audits, and contractor performance) for a shipbuilding program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Quality Assurance Series, 1910 Series: 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 specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL : successful completion a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled; -OR- a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL : successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled; -OR- a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information Salary Range by Grade Level: GS-09 - $59,966 to $77,955 GS-11 - $72,553 to $94,317 This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Physical Demands: Requires the ability to tour contractor's plants and naval vessels prior to, during, and after production phase; includes climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, bending, stooping, stretching to facilitate inspection, and may be subjected to high levels of noise, heat, and cold. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. 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. 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: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. A

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