QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)

Summary This 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. Responsibilities You will review and analyze the Contractor's inspection / quality program and development of procedures, instructions, and checklists necessary for monitoring and evaluating the Contractor's quality program. You will participate in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating the overall assurance-engineering program for the division. You will execute the planned inspection program requirements, maintain appropriate control charts of Contractor's progress, and conduct analysis of feedback information on the corrective action program and the inspection program. You will investigate areas where the Contractor's inspection system is suspected of being inadequate for the purposes of isolating the cause and make recommendations for remedial action. You will participate in training programs for Quality Assurance Department and other concerned SUPSHIP Department s and Military (Nucleus Crew) personnel. You will function as a Quality Assurance Representative for new construction, restricted availability, repair or regular overhaul of ships by local Contractor's and as SUPSHIP Representative on site at remote Contractor's facilities when assigned. You will plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs supporting the design, development and acquisition of ships. You will coordinate or provide data which is a measure of the quality of the end product and effectiveness of the Contractor's quality efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level(GS-09)or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quality assurance analysis, inspections, reviews, or audits of contractor operations, processes, performance, or materials to ensure compliance with established requirements for a shipbuilding program, project, or construction. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in the execution of quality assurance functions (e.g., inspections, reviews, audits, and contractor performance) for a shipbuilding program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website : ??????? data-oversight / classification-qualifications / general-schedule-qualification-standards / #url=GS-ADMIN Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Quality Assurance Series, 1910 Series : 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience : FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL :

• successful completion a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR-
• successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR-
• successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled; -OR-
• a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL :
• successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR-
• successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR-
• obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled; -OR-
• a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Physical Demands : Requires the ability to tour contractor's plants and naval vessels prior to, during, and after production phase; includes climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, bending, stooping, stretching to facilitate inspection, and may be subjected to high levels of noise, heat, and cold. This 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. 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. 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 : 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.