Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Defense Industrial Base and Major Range Test Facilities authority. 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.
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Duties
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- You will perform traditional nondestructive inspection of castings, forgings, machined parts, test plates, welds, metal cladding, pipes, bar stock, flat metal sheets, airframe and engine assemblies.
- You will utilize NDI test equipment and chemicals applicable to the total range of nondestructive examination methods.
- You will calibrate and operate traditional test equipment such as eddy current testing (ET) equipment, magnetic particle testing (MT) equipment, penetrant testing (PT) equipment, visual testing (VT) equipment and temper etch (TE) equipment.
- You will inspect parts for flaws or defects, discontinuities in patterns, interprets indications and documents flaws or defects in material and prepares reports on defective parts.
- You will work with subordinate inspectors to set the pace and demonstrate proper inspection methods and may be required to work with trainees.
Requirements
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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
- 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.
- 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 Secret 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.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- 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.
- Position requires heavy lifting over 40 pounds and carrying of objects up to 40 pounds. Any weight to be lifted in excess of 40 pounds will not be attempted unaided.
- Tasks performed standing, sitting at a bench, and walking. At times pulling, pushing, stooping and reaching are required with prolonged kneeling, bending, and squatting for a period in excess of 6 hours.
- Subject to various noise levels which occasionally exceeds 85 OBA. NOTE: Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 OBA and double protection is required for levels over 105 DBA.
- This position requires corrected vision as eye strain may occur from prolonged work on small parts, near vision correctable at 14" to Jaeger 2 and far vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye. Incumbent must be able to distinguish color.
- Position requires participation in a medical surveillance program for noise, sight, respirator and radiation.
- May be required to work as a radiation barrier monitor in radiation areas where x-ray is being used and required to wear proper monitoring equipment for ionizing radiation.
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. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
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Screen Out Element for this position is the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Performing inspections of various forms of ferrous and nonferrous aircraft metals and engine parts using nondestructive testing equipment and examination methods and techniques; 2) Reading and interpreting specifications, sketches, blueprints, technical directives, manuals and shop orders to interpret and/or develop information on products to be tested and examined; and 3) Calibrating and setting up nondestructive testing equipment, components or assemblies to produce the optimum results desired for the examinations.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Benefits
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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.
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Eligibility 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.
