STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the Waterfront Inspection Branch, Non-Nuclear Inspection Division of the 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: The ability to do the work of a Structural Systems Inspector without more than normal supervision: Practical knowledge of the trade which includes shipboard experience with the majority of the structural or coatings, and coverings systems.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, TGI's, special test form and instructions. Working knowledge of the application of instruments and tools used in inspection and test.

Ability to prepare reports and to understand directions. Ability to report deficiencies, make recommendations for repairs, and inspect authorized repairs.

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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300.

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 inspect, perform, and witness component installation and tests on hulls, special hull treatment tiles, compartments, tanks, decks, hatches, ladders, welding, paintings, heating and ventilation systems, etc.
• You will conduct surveillance on production work on shop certified items.
• You will conduct inspections and tests within shops and aboard naval vessels of all types, rescue chambers, experimental and test models.
• You will use Process Instructions, testing, and overhaul instructions as guidelines to execute work assignments.