LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Pearl Harbor, HI, seeks a Lead Nondestructive Test Examiner in the Quality Assurance Department (Code 130) to lead NDT methods and guide inspections.

The role requires mentoring staff, approving training and NDT procedures, and ensuring program effectiveness to meet timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized NDT experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience in developing NDT plans and procedures.
• Ability to advise on final technical approvals to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more NDT methods with priority setting and instruction.
• Mentor and supervise staff to ensure proper NDT work.
• Approve and manage NDT training and certification programs.
• Approve NDT procedures and requirements.
• Oversee inspections and assess NDT programs; ensure training is effective.

Skills

NDT leadership

Staff mentorship

NDT procedures

Training management

Tools

NDT Equipment

Job description

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Reference: U.S. Pacific Fleet_886223200_0

Summary

You will serve as a Lead Nondestructive Test Examiner (TE) in the Quality Assurance Department (Code 130), Non-Destructive Test Examiner Branch of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

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Duties

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• You will act as the lead for one or more NDT methods, including establishing priorities, setting deadlines, and communicating instructions.
• You will regularly mentor and supervise technical and training staff to ensure Test Examiners carry out their duties.
• You will approve and manage the NDT inspector training and certification program for internal staff and contractors.
• You will be responsible for approving NDT procedures and requirements.
• You will oversee inspections and re-inspections of NDT work, assess NDT programs, and make sure training is carried out effectively.

Requirements

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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 obtain and maintain multiple NAVSEA delegated NDT Level III certifications.
• 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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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.
• The incumbent must hold NAVSEA-delegated NDT Level III certifications in multiple NDT methods. At a minimum, non-nuclear and/or nuclear Visual Test, Penetrant Testing, or Magnetic Particle Testing, and one major (higher level) NDT method.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing technical expertise in Non Destructive Test (NDT) work, developing plans and procedures, resolving NDT-related issues, and advising senior colleagues on final technical approvals to ensure compliance with timelines and quality standards.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 ability 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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.

COMPACFLT EEO Program: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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