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Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Technical Support Branch (Code 135.1), Nondestructive Test Division (Code 135), of the Quality Assurance Office of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will investigate and resolve problems identified by inspectors performing production inspections; and assist or perform complex production inspections. You will provide technical guidance and support to other NDT examiners and other Shipyard personnel, NAVSEA, and contractors, in the use and application of nuclear and nonnuclear NDT procedures. You will investigate nuclear and non-nuclear NDT applications for new/changed test requirements and design of new/changed NDT procedures and methods You will review and evaluate new test NDT equipment for Shipyard application; determines need, planning, and development of nuclear and non-nuclear Shipyard instructions. You will represent the Shipyard for all matters related to nuclear and non-nuclear NDT projects in categories such as eddy current, ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual. You will be responsible for the correct interpretation, procedure development and approval of nuclear and non-nuclear non-destructive test procedures and training required by NAVSEA directive. You will be responsible for initial, re-qualification, and refresher training of inspector personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 being recognized specialist with extensive training in nondestructive testing and general knowledge of allied manufacturing processes, e.g., welding, forging, casting, etc. Experience with all phases of inspection techniques used in non-destructive testing. Experience understanding the theory and operating principles of all the NDT methods and how they interface these methods in the solving of Shipyard fabrication problems. Experience solving complex problems involving use of nuclear and non-nuclear non-destructive test methods. Experience interpreting specifications, to review the work of other personnel to establish proper performance, to prepare technical documents, and to guide technical groups and task teams Experience possessing a general knowledge of welding and its allied processes, foundry practices, and general shipbuilding procedures. Experience being certified as a Non-destructive Test Inspector in ultrasonic testing and/or radiographic testing and/or eddy current inspection and in one or more of the following inspection methods: Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, or Visual. 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 Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) 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 the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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 Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. 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: 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.