SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPS)

SummaryYou will serve as a Branch Supervisor in the Product Quality Assurance Division of the SUPSHIP GULF COAST. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of expertise and creativity for the solution of complex Shipbuilding Quality Assurance problems involving new construction contracts for naval ships and vessels. This is a Gulf Coast regional position.Learn more about this agency This job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Military spouses Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.Veterans Clarification from the agencyCurrent permanent employees of UIC 69316, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.DutiesYou will provide a high level of expertise and creativity for the solution of complex Shipbuilding Quality Assurance problems involving multiple new construction contracts for naval ships and vessels.You will evaluate employees work performance, approve leave, and solve problems related to work supervised.You will plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations.You will administer the development of surveillance plans, accept/reject criteria, sampling plans and assist in planning the details of their implementation.You will hear and resolve employee complaints and refer group grievances and serious complaints to the Comptroller.You will identify and recommend training needs.You will carry out EEO policies and communicate support of these policies.You will cooperate and participate full y in the development of EEO Affirmative Action Plans and efforts regarding staffing, motivation and training.You will develop and implement quality plans, execute instructions, procedures, directives and memoranda for use by Shipbuilding Quality Assurance.You will review and analyze contractors' inspection quality program and procedures, investigate quality problems, and recommend corrective action.You will have experience with Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program (CAQAP) for planning, document review, evaluations, product verification inspection, quality audit and data evaluation in new ship construction.You will evaluate the effectiveness of operations supervised in terms of mission accomplishment, quality and quantity of standards, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance, and technical competence.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.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.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.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.This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (or GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading quality assurance inspections, assessments, surveillances or audits on shipbuilding construction, maintenance or repair operations.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=GS-ADMINANDIndividual Occupational Requirement: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/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.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationThe NH-03 broadband is equivalent the GS-12/13 grade levels. This position has a control point; thus, the salary range for this position is capped at GS-13, step 05 which is currently equivalent to $117,198. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.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.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.If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.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.pdfICTAP 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.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.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.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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.