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$77K/yr

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: overseeing non-destructive testing (NDT) projects to ensure compliance with technical standards and program policies and evaluating and ...

$77K/yr

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: overseeing non-destructive testing (NDT) projects to ensure compliance with technical standards and program policies and evaluating and ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for ndt non destructive testing in the United States is $29.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ndt Non Destructive Testing vs Welding Inspector?

AspectNdt Non Destructive TestingWelding Inspector
CertificationsASNT, AWS, or equivalentCWI (Certified Welding Inspector), AWS certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, manufacturing plants, aerospace, oil & gasConstruction sites, manufacturing facilities, pipelines
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for defect detectionFocuses on welding quality and compliance

While both roles are vital in industrial quality assurance, Ndt Non Destructive Testing primarily involves inspecting materials and components for defects without damage, using techniques like ultrasonic, radiographic, or magnetic testing. Welding Inspectors specifically evaluate welds for quality and adherence to standards. Both roles often require similar certifications and work environments, but their focus areas differ within the manufacturing and construction sectors.

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Infographic showing various Ndt Non Destructive Testing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,725 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST (NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


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Summary
You will serve as a PROGRAM SPECIALIST (NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING) in the NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST DIVISION (Code135) of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
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Duties
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  • You will provide standardized policy, technical support, coordination, and compliance reviews.
  • You will advise and assist in the development and preparation of preventative maintenance instructions, procedures, technical specifications, and recommend modifications to improve testing process.
  • You will meeting with stakeholders to keep personnel informed of changes in procedures, policies or plans and to insure uniform application and interpretation.
  • You will work on major nuclear and non-nuclear projects and provide technical advice to personnel on production support problems to assure timely work completion.
  • You will provide technical direction on Non-Destructive Testing in order to resolve difficult and complex problems and interprets command and commercial specifications related to non-destructive testing of ships required to support production.
  • You will establish requirements for technical evaluations of non-destructive inspection to ensure continuing compliance critical to complex and non-routine mechanical components, systems and equipment.
  • You will plan and coordinate multiple complex shipyard non-destructive testing technical projects.
  • You will maintain awareness for and mitigate any delays or interferences that could impede normal operations that have the potential to inhibit progress and take proactive measures to expedite all actions to maintain project schedules.

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Conditions of employment
  • 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.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within 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.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to work onboard ships.
  • This position requires visual acuity and depth perception.
  • The position may require you to walk, bend, and stand to complete tasks.

Qualifications
For the GS-12: 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: overseeing non-destructive testing (NDT) projects to ensure compliance with technical standards and program policies and evaluating and enhancing technical procedures and processes of NDT operations to increase or improve program effectiveness.
For the GS-11: Your resume must 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating or monitoring procedures, analyzing technical requirements, and recommending solutions to improve a non-destructive testing (NDT) program to improve training and accomplish project objectives.
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=List-by-Occupational-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: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
  • successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
  • successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; 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.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
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/
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.
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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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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