NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Duties
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• You will perform nondestructive inspection of castings, forgings, machined parts, metal cladding, airframe and engine assemblies, non-metallic materials, and other ferrous and non ferrous metals using NDI test equipment and measuring instruments.
• You will perform traditional nondestructive inspection using chemicals that are applicable to the total range on nondestructive examination methods.
• You will calibrate and operate traditional test equipment according to specifications.
• You will inspect parts for flaws or defects, anomalies in patterns, interpret indications, and document flaws or defects in material and prepare reports on defective parts.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will be required to maintain a current Level II certification in at least three of the following methods: eddy current testing(ET), magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic testing, UT, X-Ray, and temper etch (TE)
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain required certification and/ or license as a condition of employment

Qualifications

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: I have the ability to perform common tasks including:

• Performing traditional nondestructive inspection of castings, forgings, machined parts, test plates, welds, metal cladding, pipes, bar stock, flat metal sheets, airframe and engine assemblies and nonmetallic materials (composites) and mechanical equipment utilizing nondestructive test equipment and measuring instruments and chemical applicable to the total range of nondestructive examination methods.
• Calibrating and operates traditional test equipment such as ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment, eddy current testing (ET) equipment, magnetic particle testing (MT) equipment, penetrant testing (PT) equipment, visual testing (VT) equipment and temper etch (TE) equipment according to specifications for the particular type of test equipment and to use the required various techniques or methods for examination;
• Reading and interpreting specifications, sketches, blueprints, technical directives, manuals, and shop orders;
• Performing general maintenance and minor repair to Non-Destructive Inspection equipment;
• Documenting inspection results and indicating acceptance or rejection according to specifications;
• Performing Non-Destructive Inspection on various forms of ferrous, composite, and nonferrous aircraft metal and engine parts;
• Complying with required safety regulations.

I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

The position often requires irregular hours.
This position requires rotating shift work.
This position requires exposure to high noise levels.