Structural Ships Inspector

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for aWG-3801-11, Structural Ships Inspector located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF NAVAL ENGINEERING in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.

Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to Inspect. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading).

Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work. Dexterity (Assembly, Disassembly, Reassembly, etc.). Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc.

(Includes Constructing, Repair, and Forging). Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation).

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

You will serve as a/an Structural Ships Inspector and be responsible for inspections and tests on a variety of fabricated and repair work performed by others on structural and non-structural ship components and completed structures.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Inspects for dimensional control, tolerances, wear corrosion, structural or surface defects, alignment, workmanship, correct specifications, and other instructions.

Performs non-destructive tests, evaluates and interprets all inconsistencies, and determines the parts usability for service.

Performs inspections using common processes but not limited to dye penetrant, mag particle, visual, and ultrasound. Properly documents and sends findings in standard Coast Guard forms.

Must be ANSI Level 1 or 2 certified in MT, PT, UT and VT or hold a Certified Welding Inspector Certification through the AWS.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.