NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINER in the NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION AND NDT DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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: Performing inspections of structural welds, pressure vessel welds, seal welds, shielding and special purpose lead, castings, forgings using Nondestructive Testing (NDT).

Drawing sketches showing clarity, details and proportion, and making accurate measurements. Visually inspecting weld surface conditions to determine proper contouring, blending, and smoothness.

Using basic mathematics, geometry and algebra. Reading and interpreting drawings.

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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3700 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.

Major Duties:

• You will perform visual inspection, liquid penetrant inspection magnetic particle inspection, and eddy current inspection or ultrasonic thickness, during the removal and overhaul on both nuclear and nonnuclear ship/boats.
• You will participate in conducting audits, submitting reports, and recommendations.
• You will investigate and submit reports on assigned problem areas and special projects.
• You will perform inspections as a preventative maintenance measure on critical systems on nuclear submarines, welds and components.
• You will work in association with engineers/metallurgists towards investigation/resolution of problems.