Summary You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINER HELPER in the Quality Assurance Office (130), Nondestructive Test Division, Code 135 of PSNS and IMF. Responsibilities You will assist Nondestructive Test Examiners in conducting Nondestructive Tests and Inspections of a wide variety of structures and components. You will assist in the operation of a wide variety of test equipment such as x-ray generators, pulse echo and resonance ultrasonic generators, magnetic field generators, radiacs, gamma ray isotope projectors, eddy current generators, etc. You will assist in conducting Liquid Penetrant Inspections, Magnetic Particle Inspections, Radiographic Inspections, Eddy Current Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspections. You will work under the direction of a Radiographer-in-Charge (RIC), establishing and guarding radiographic perimeters. You will exercise judgement in the independent solution of minor problems encountered during performance of simple, routine work assignments. You will know how to use the proper tools for specific use during completion of assigned tasks. You will recognize and be able to select materials required to complete assigned tasks. You will perform non-routine tasks associated with Nondestructive Testing when specific instructions are provided regarding required steps to follow for such work. You will make judgments as to the proper sequence of steps while performing assigned non-routine work. You will be responsible for the proper care and handling of the delicate equipment used in performing work of the Nondestructive Test Division. You will be responsible for observing safety rules and regulations as they apply to working with electrical test equipment and industrial radiographic test equipment as well as those normally associated with Shipyard work. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 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. Education 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 If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Incumbents of this position may, as the workload and code 135 training budget allows, be given the opportunity to obtain certification in additional methods of Nondestructive Testing. Upon successful completion of required work experience, training, and proficiency requirements, incumbent will be eligible for non-competitive promotion to WG-3705-07 in Code 135. 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.
