SHIP SYSTEMS INSPECTOR

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command at Kings Bay seeks a Ship Systems Inspector within the Quality Assurance Branch (C133293B) of the Quality Management office (C130). You will inspect mechanical, hydraulic, piping, structural, and electrical systems and verify materials and workmanship to meet DoD standards.

The role requires the ability to interpret complex diagrams, operate precision measuring tools, and determine non-conforming work for corrective action in a fast-paced naval environment.

Qualifications

• Screen-out element: ABILITY TO INSPECT.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulics, piping, structural, or electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret complex technical diagrams and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation including mechanical and chemical cleaning.
• Inspect complex systems such as hull-penetration valves and other critical components.
• Perform inspections with precision measuring devices like micrometers and gauge blocks.
• Conduct controlled assembly verifications and material verifications for joints and assemblies.
• Initiate rejection of work and prepare a Non-Nuclear Deficiency report when not meeting specs.

Skills

Ability to Inspect

Weight Handling Test Inspector

Oxygen Clean Worker

JEAGER-1 eye exam

IT-II designation

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Ship Systems Inspector in the Quality Assurance Branch (C133293B), Quality Management office (C130) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Duties

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• You will inspect surface preparation such as mechanical cleaning and chemical cleaning.
• You will perform work on very complex systems and components such as hull-penetration valves and various other critical components.
• You will perform inspections that require the use of special measuring and inspection devices such as precision micrometers and gauge blocks.
• You will perform Controlled Assembly verifications through inspection and material verifications for mechanical joints and assemblies that tightness testing is not practical and cannot be performed.
• You will independently initiate and authorize rejection of workmanship, components, materials, and procedures that do not meet specifications by preparing a Non-Nuclear Deficiency report

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
• 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.
• You must qualify as a Quality Assurance Inspector and be able to retain that qualification.
• You must qualify as a Weight Handling Test Inspector.
• You must qualify as an Oxygen Clean Worker.
• You must pass a JEAGER-1 eye exam.
• You must maintain an IT-II level designation.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

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

Performing mechanical, piping, receipt and structural inspections, pre-arrival and material condition assessment inspections, in-process, product, pre-test, oxygen cleanliness, steam plant cleanliness, test inspections, certification and acceptance of completed work reviews on non-nuclear secondary reactor plant system components, SUBSAFE, DSS/SOC system components and Level 1 material accountability and traceability during repair, maintenance and overhaul work. Experience in mechanical, hydraulics, piping, structural, or electrical systems, along with the ability to interpret complex technical diagrams and utilize precision measuring equipment.. I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations.

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

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.

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

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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.

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