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Naval Sea Systems Command QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in Keyport, Washington
Summary You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the UNDERSEA & COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPOT DIVISION within the UNDERSEA WEAPONS DEPT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. Responsibilities Your will perform a variety of quality assurance and quality control oversight and functions in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of torpedoes, electronics, assemblies, subassemblies and parts in accordance with the Depot. You will review data collected to reflect actions within quality systems to determine adequacy of quality operations and to detect program weaknesses and to predict major causes of failures. You will review, analyze, and interpret regulations, instructions and directives pertinent to quality systems and technical work requirements. You will perform quality evaluation surveillances, review work processes being used, safety practices, use of and condition of tools, and accuracy and condition of technical references. You will prepare reports of discrepancies, follow up on replies and implementation of corrective action. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing the production, maintenance, repair, testing and/or troubleshooting of torpedoes to provide sustainment or problem resolution. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.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 option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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 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. 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.