SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Duties You will direct the overall performance of the branch, holding full administrative and technical responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling all inspection work performed within the Machine Repair, Ship Fitting, Metals, and Foundry shops. You will serve as the lead technical authority on the techniques, practices, and equipment capabilities for the branch's inspection and non-destructive testing operations. You will provide authoritative consultation to senior management on production quality matters. You will develop and manage the long-range schedule for all work performed within the branch, using input from Program Management, Production, and Engineering. You will analyze and resolve conflicts concerning work packages and project schedules. You will review and analyze production problems and quality discrepancies. You will recommend or institute corrective actions, develop new operating instructions, and establish enhanced standards of quality. You will lead a team of quality assurance specialists as well as plan and assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, and provide technical guidance and instruction to subordinates. You will perform other duties as assigned. Requirements 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 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. 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. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public applying quality assurance principles and inspection techniques in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or production environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 announcement uses the DHA for Acq Demo Business & Technical Mgmt direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 through GS-13. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. 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: . 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. Naval Sea Systems Command