NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR to join the NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION division at PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. This role involves performing inspections and testing on various mechanical components and ensuring the integrity of critical systems.

Qualified applicants should have a solid understanding of inspection principles. Applicants must also meet specific government obligations such as security clearance and drug testing.

This position offers the opportunity to work in diverse environments, ensuring safety and compliance in critical operations.

Qualifications

• Show quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform duties.
• Meet the requirements of the OPM Job Qualification Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Perform nondestructive testing and analysis on mechanical components.
• Inspect nuclear reactor plant components.
• Determine internal integrity of hydraulic and propulsion systems.
• Complete and maintain detailed test records.

Skills

Ability to inspect

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR in the NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION and NDT DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• You will perform nondestructive testing and analysis on mechanical components, piping systems, and structural assemblies.
• You will inspect nuclear reactor plant components.
• You will determine the internal integrity of main hydraulic systems, auxiliary sea water systems, and propulsion systems.
• You will complete and maintain detailed test records that are subject to audit.
• You will perform calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of inspections.

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
• 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 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.
• 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 may be a bargaining unit position.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3700.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs. 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.