QA SPECIALIST (ELEC)

SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.Learn more about this agency This job is open toThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyU. S. Citizens.DutiesYou will provide primary contractual and quality oversight of the government contracted ship building and repair efforts.You will ensure that the contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) is effective and that contractual requirements are being met.You will conduct product verification (PVI), in-process inspections, perform procedure evaluations (PE) and audits across multiple areas.You will monitor the capability of the builder’s processes, regularly audit their in-process execution, and inspect the final products produced.You will prepare and monitor surveillance plans, and sampling criteria, for the fabrication, installation, activation, testing, and trials of numerous shipboard systems.You will plan and apply QA methods and techniques to audit and monitor the contractor’s QA system/processes; production, waterfront and storage facilities; industrial safety, fire/security programs; and contractual personnel qualification programs.You will monitor corrective actions undertaken to both assure the product delivered adheres to referenced standards, that corrective actions prove successful, and adequate to prevent recurrence.You will serve as a member of MOCK INSURV Board, assessing the ship’s readiness to operate during acceptance trials, and provides assessment, and recommendations concerning delivery readiness for assigned vessels.You will coordinate the production, test, and oversight efforts of ship's force, government and builder QA personnel, offsite certification/inspection teams, and other external entities contracted to provide support to the shipbuilding program.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust 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.govWithin 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.This is a bargaining unit position.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.QualificationsYour resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quality assurance (QA) oversight functions for ship or ship system construction, overhaul, repair, or testing activities.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Quality Assurance Series 1910Experience 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.EducationThe following education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.orSuccessful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.orA combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Several vacancies may be filled.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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.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.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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