QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRICAL)
Location: Bath Maine
Description: Department of the Navy is at the momment seeking for QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRICAL) right now, this position will be placed in Maine. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms.! Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2009 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions as shortage positions and recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to these positions. This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Navy meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment and facilities.
This position is located at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) in Bath, ME. The administrative and technical supervisor of this posit! ion is the Quality Assurance team Manager (QM) of the Electric! al group (370) located within the Quality Assurance Directorate (300). As a Quality Assurance Specialist (ELECTRICAL) y ou will be responsible for performing quality assurance audits and assessments on electrical systems and associated components (e.g. power distribution and generation systems, bonding and grounding methods, machinery control systems and cable routing and cableway configurations, general announcing systems, surveillance and alarm systems, electrical heating and lighting systems, degaussing and cathodic protection systems and electrical safety).
Salary Range:
GS-09: $47,448 - $61,678
GS-11: $57,408 - $74,628
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US Citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
If you are cl! aiming Veterans Preference you MUST submit documentation
You must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. DUTIES:
As a Quality Assurance Specialist (ELECTRICAL) your duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Scheduling, planning and conducting quality program audits of various contractor systems and processes.
- Evaluating quality of ship manufacturing, fabrication, installation, testing, and inspection techniques for components, structures and systems.
- Initiates corrective action including Corrective Action Requests (CARÂ's) and letters for deficiencies identified.
- Supporting established processes to ensure accountability of quality assurance procedures and standards of service.
- Applying quality process improvement initiatives that focus on achieving and maintaining product quality and reliability of products.
- Conducting follow-up to corrective actions to ensure compliance.
- Prepar! ing written reports, memoranda and correspondence detailing results of ! audits or other assignments.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-1910-09, QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRICAL): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay plan in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting electrical quality assurance studies or assessments. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be fil! led and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of qualifying experience include:
- Identifying flaws or discrepancies;
- Operating and maintaining electrical equipment and instruments, including generators, transformers, switches, and controls in an operational or shipyard environment;
- Using appropriate manuals, technical documents or standards to ensure conformance or compliance.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-1910-11, QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRICAL): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay plan in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating electrical quality assurance studies or assessments. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples! of qualifying experience include:
- Analyzing work operations;
- Operating and maintaining electrical equipment and instruments, including generators, transformers, switches, and controls in an operational or shipyard environment;
- Using appropriate manuals, technical documents or standards to ensure conformance or compliance;
- Developing surveillance inspection and audit plans.
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Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/
This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional training, experience and possibly education. Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the Category H (Production, Quality and Manufacturing) Career Field and be certified at Level II at the time of application. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Care! er Field and Certification Level information in your resume.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions .
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
EDUCATION:
Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements , or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements , you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college course! s which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course tit! le, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) . See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education .
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying f or further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
REQUIREMENTS:
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.
A SECRET security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain t! he required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Position may require travel within and outside the commuting area of CONUS and ships underway.
Position regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing, and bending and are subjected to high levels of noise, and seasonal extremes of heat and cold.
Regular use of personnel protective equipment is an occupational requirement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
When the application process is complete, we will review your r esume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Quest! ionnaire , along with your supporting documentation to determine your a! bility to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:
1. QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODS
2. ELECTRICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODS
3. PROJECT SUPPORT
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteransÂ' preference will receive selection ! priority over non-veterans.
BENEFITS:
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. OTHER INFORMATION:
This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Vacancies filled from announcements covering multiple grade levels may be filled at any grade level listed.
This position has promotion potential to the (GS-11) grade. If selected below the full performance level, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be authorized.
Recruitment incentives WILL NOT be authorized.
Active duty military members MAY apply under! this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements m! ust be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
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.
The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
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.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible:
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualifie! d ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf
Military Spouse Preference (MSP):
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf
VeteranÂ's Preference Information:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Navy.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:24:20 GMT