SHIPS MECHANICAL & PIPPING SYSTEMS INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SHIPS MECHANICAL & PIPPING SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the Non-Nuclear Inspections Branch (Code 133.1), Non-Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 133), Quality Assurance Office (Code 130), of NORFOLK 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 Experience performing inspections in accordance with Technical Work Documents, Design Drawings, Engineering Test, process Instructions, Military Specifications, and Manufactures Instructions Books.

Experience conducting a witness, shop, and shipboard test to verify, and document material, component, equipment, and system conformance to rigid specifications for satisfactory operational performance.

Experience mechanical piping and sound isolation inspections on nuclear submarines and nuclear/nonnuclear surface ships.

Experience maintaining SUBSAFE components, controlled assemblies, QA forms and Level 1 material.

Experience performing in-process inspections at various checkpoints during the removal, disassembly, repair, assembly and installation of systems and associated components/equipment.

Experience interpreting and applying technical requirements of blueprints, design sketches, military specifications, and manufactures instructions 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. Major Duties:

• You will receive general technical and administrative guidelines from the supervisor prior to commencing the assignment.
• You will review completed work to ensure that the intended requirements have been met.
• You will sign for inspections based only on personal observation or personnel review of documented evidence.
• You will initiate work stoppage when further work would cover a defect or endanger personnel or equipment.