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Summary You will serve as a Engineering Technician (Instructor) in the NDT & Non-Nuclear Inspection Training and Technical Branch, Non-Nuclear inspection and NDT Division of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will direct inspections involving nuclear and non-nuclear Non Destructive Test (NDT) categories, such as: eddy current, ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant. You will interpret technical specifications to develop nuclear and non-nuclear Non Destructive Test (NDT) procedures and methods. You will implement local procedures to provide technical direction and ensure the shipyard’s Non Destructive Test (NDT) technology and capability remains current with the industry standard. You will ensure all personnel conducting Non Destructive tests (NDT) are thoroughly trained and aware of the required procedures and standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience maintaining all personnel conducting nondestructive tests are thoroughly trained and cognizant of the required procedures and standards; Experience applying proper interpretation, procedure development, and approval of nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and training; Experience determining the need, planning, and development of nuclear and non-nuclear Shipyard instructions for the implementation of NAVSEA nondestructive test inspection requirements; Experience developing nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test procedures and method for Shipyard applications of advanced technology/state-of-the-art equipment; Experience conducting surveys and analysis of nuclear and non-nuclear nondestructive test operations to identify and resolve problems affecting the quality and efficiency of nondestructive test operations; Experience establishing requirements for technical evaluation of nondestructive testing to ensure continuing compliance with NAVSEA requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH 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 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/ 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. 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.