Summary You will serve as a NON-NUCLEAR SHIP SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the Quality Assurance Department of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR. This announcement has been amended as follows: Applicants who applied to the announcement before it was amended should reapply and address the updated information if necessary. The closing date has been extended to: 05-FEB-2024. Responsibilities You will perform inspections and/or tests on non-nuclear mechanical, piping, and structural systems, including subassemblies and component parts related to deep diving submarines. You will perform in-process inspections at various checkpoints during repair, reassembly, test, and reinstallation of systems and associated components and equipment. You will conduct pretest and final inspection after system/component repairs are complete. You will witness shop and shipboard tests to verify and document component, equipment, and system strength and tightness as well as satisfactory operation and performance. You will verify, witness installation of, and properly document, installation and replacement of software and hardware as required by specifications. You will verify, witness in process phases of the painting process for surveillance and/or third party independent inspections. You will participate in the conduct of audits and in-process surveillance, submit reports and recommending corrective action to discrepancies. You will maintain files, charts, plans, and status reports of inspections, work documents, and deficiencies. You will investigate and submit reports on incidents and problem areas, sometimes recommending appropriate corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 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. 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. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. The work involves prolonged periods of standing, stooping, crouching, and sitting in confined or cramped quarters, under conditions of special dress, occasionally wearing a special breathing apparatus. Work normally involves period of walking, climbing in ships and submarines, and working at high elevations. Tools and equipment used seldom weigh over forty pounds and are not carried more than 100 feet. The work is conducted inside or outdoors in all types of weather conditions and, occasionally, works on or around rotating machinery. You will work in areas of poor footing and open spaces, dry docks, open hatches, etc. The work may require you to work in areas of high and low ambient temperatures.