QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the Certification Branch (Code 133.2) in the Non-Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 133), Quality Assurance Department (Code 130) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS- 09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying principles, concepts and methods related to the Quality Assurance program utilizing shipyard digital resources such as ATMS, ATIS, and AIM programs.

Experience reviewing Quality Assurance forms with Certification Program Work, SUBSAFE/Hull Integrity, DSS/SOC, FBW-SCS, and Level 1 for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to the Technical Work Document, applicable UIPIs, drawings, and any other technical direction provided by EPD.

Experience identifying and tracking discrepancies noted during documentation QA reviews.

Experience resolving complex problems involving deviations from established procedures or unusual situations using knowledge of quality assurance methods.

Experience assisting On the Job Training of newly assigned QAS personnel.

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. Major Duties:

• You will identify and track discrepancies noted during documentation review.
• You will initiate and distribute Surveillance and Deficiency Forms to applicable shops and/or codes for corrective actions.
• You will prepare reports and provide status of certification progress.
• You will participate in NAVSEA and local audits and surveillances.
• You will provide guidance as the Shipyards subject matter expert in regard to documentation to support project certificate and compliance to NAVSEA, Shipyard requirements.
• You will act as the subject matter expert concerning quality control in the areas of SUBMARINE SAFETY (SUBSAFE), DEEP SUBMERGENCE SYSTEMS SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION (DSS/SOC), and FLY BY WIRE SHIP CONTROL SYSTEM (FBW-SCS).